Balsam vs Humble Yellow

PPG
·
Jotun

Where Balsam belongs to PPG's range, Humble Yellow is a Jotun color. Humble Yellow (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Balsam (LRV 53), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Balsam vs Humble Yellow Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 10.5Distinct difference

Color Details

Balsam
PPG · PPG1128-4
Hex#bec4b7
LRV53.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1128-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
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