Balance vs Teal Stencil
Where Balance belongs to Jotun's range, Teal Stencil is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Balance belongs to the green-grey family and Teal Stencil to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (19 vs 19), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Balance runs neutral while Teal Stencil is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balance vs Teal Stencil in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Balance and Teal Stencil are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Teal Stencil brings more warmth to the space, while Balance keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Teal Stencil brings more warmth to the space, while Balance keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Balance vs Teal Stencil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balance on one side and Teal Stencil on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Balance comparisons
See how Balance stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
