Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Balsam Fir |
| SKU | ICC-104 |
| Hex | #909E91 |
| RGB | 144, 158, 145 |
| HSL | 124°, 7%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Glidden, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5) — very close at ΔE 3.31, 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 Green Tea Leaf 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Blue Seagrass (HGSW 3294) — 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 Blue Seagrass 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Balsam Fir
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Balsam Fir is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 2.88, 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 Kathleen's Garden swatch →
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 →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Balsam Fir
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Balsam Fir. The nearest is Country Gray (285141) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Gray 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 →