Balance
Balance is a versatile paint color from Jotun. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 30 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#717e79
LRV
19.47
Balance in Real Rooms
Balance has a medium LRV of 19.47 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
9 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Balance acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Jotun Balance scandinavian living room color review
@fru_starbeck
5 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Balance reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Jotun Balance boho bedroom
@hemma.hos.isabella
Jotun Balance bedroom paint review
@hemma.hos.isabella
Jotun Balance bedroom review
@hemma.hos.isabella
Jotun Balance bedroom paint
@hemma.hos.isabella
Jotun Balance bedroom accent wall
@enkontrast
4 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Balance provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Jotun Balance bathroom review
@joridkjolsvik
Jotun Balance bathroom photo
@joridkjolsvik
Jotun Balance bathroom paint review
@joridkjolsvik
Jotun Balance bathroom paint
@ourlittle_dream_house
2 Dining Room Photos
The color Balance has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Jotun Balance scandinavian dining room color
@cherieeilaa
Jotun Balance dining room color
@trendbolig
4 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Balance prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Jotun Balance wall paint makeover
@funkistoppen8
Jotun Balance kids' room color
@enkontrast
Jotun Balance wall paint picture
@kaktusinterior
Jotun Balance kids' room mountain paint
@madebyvivian
6 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, Balance adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Jotun Balance kitchen photo
@christina_aask