Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Balsam Fir |
| SKU | ICC-104 |
| Hex | #909E91 |
| RGB | 144, 158, 145 |
| HSL | 124°, 7%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Balsam Fir
Balsam Fir sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Balsam Fir is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Valspar
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Balsam Fir within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #909E91 in HSL space. Pair Balsam Fir with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Balsam Fir Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Balsam Fir from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr ICC-104 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Balsam Fir
C2 Paint's nearest match is Artichoke Heart (C2-698), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam Fir without repainting risk. See the full Artichoke Heart swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Balsam Fir
Valspar's nearest match is Verdant Retreat (T625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.5 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam Fir without repainting risk. See the full Verdant Retreat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Sycamore Stand (DEC781) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Stand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Clean Slate (JG-75) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Sea Glass (CSP-735) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Glass swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Jasper Stone (SW 9133) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jasper Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Kompozit, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Cypress Garden (424-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Balsam Fir
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Balsam Fir. The nearest is Pigeon (NO. 25) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pigeon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Balsam Fir
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Balsam Fir — the nearest deck color, Everlasting Sage (0422), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-104 instead. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Balsam Fir
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Balsam Fir — the nearest deck color, OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-104 instead. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Balsam Fir
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Balsam Fir — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 11.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-104 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →