Match Balsam
PPG Balsam is a mid-tone shade with an LRV of 53. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Balsam
PPG1128-4#bec4b7LRV 53
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
Balsam
Silent Storm
Silent Storm
PPG1033-3 · LRV 56
Silent Storm reads slightly lighter
Balsam
Papyrus white
ClassicPapyrus white
RAL 9018 · LRV 59
Papyrus white reads slightly lighter
