Balsam
567 · #4D7256 · LRV 15 — cool green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Black Emerald1
- 2Essex Green6
- 3Balsam15
- 4Sage Green22
- 5Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Balsam, Really?
Balsam reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 567 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Balsam
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.
How Lighting Changes Balsam
With an LRV of 15, Balsam is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Balsam are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 567 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CilantroSW 6453 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| Behr | Emerald ForestMQ4-49 · Behr | 3.5 | 15 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Green MantleV062-5 · Valspar | 2.8 | 15.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Clover LeafPPG1131-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.2 | 15 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Clover LeafPPG1131-7 · Glidden | 3.9 | 15 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Chopped CilantroHGSW 2272 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.6 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Balsam within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #4D7256 in HSL space. Pair Balsam with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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