Balsam vs Raspberry Ice

Balsam and Raspberry Ice come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Balsam belongs to the green family and Raspberry Ice to the pink-purple family. The 61-point LRV gap — 76 for Raspberry Ice vs 15 for Balsam — means Raspberry Ice will open up a space more effectively. Where Balsam leans green, Raspberry Ice reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.