Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Balsam |
| SKU | MQ4-15 |
| Hex | #00906B |
| RGB | 0, 144, 107 |
| HSL | 165°, 100%, 28% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Balsam
With an LRV of 21, Balsam is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Balsam works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Balsam 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 #00906B in HSL space. Pair Balsam 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 Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Balsam 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 MQ4-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balsam
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Balsam. The nearest is Argyle (SW 6747) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Argyle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balsam
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Balsam is Peridot (594) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peridot swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Balsam
Valspar's nearest match is Sea Swell (5008-10C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.6 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Sea Swell swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balsam
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Leprechaun (PPG1228-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Leprechaun swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Balsam
Glidden's nearest match is Leprechaun (PPG1228-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Leprechaun swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Balsam
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Balsam is Rain Forest (DE5684) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Forest swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Balsam
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Balsam. The nearest is Florence (FLORENCE) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Florence swatch →