Balsam vs Delicate White

Balsam and Delicate White come from the same PPG collection. Balsam reads as green-grey, while Delicate White reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 35-point LRV gap — 88 for Delicate White vs 53 for Balsam — means Delicate White will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.7 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.