Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Balsam |
| SKU | C2-684 |
| Hex | #B1BAA4 |
| RGB | 177, 186, 164 |
| HSL | 85°, 14%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About C2 Paint Balsam
Balsam sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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 is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Balsam within C2 Paint'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 #B1BAA4 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.
C2 Paint 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 C2 Paint C2-684 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balsam
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Balsam is Salisbury Green (HC-139). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Salisbury Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Salisbury Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balsam
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Light Sage (PPG1124-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Light Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Balsam
Behr's nearest match is Camping Tent (N320-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Camping Tent swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Balsam
Valspar's nearest match is Fanfare (T626), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Fanfare swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Balsam
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Balsam is Tickled Crow (DEC780) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tickled Crow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Balsam
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Balsam is Saged Green (326-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saged Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Balsam
At Clare, the closest color to Balsam is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balsam
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Balsam is Colonial Revival Sea Green (SW 2825) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colonial Revival Sea Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Balsam
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Balsam is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Balsam
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Balsam is Dewkissed Rain (H073) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dewkissed Rain swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Balsam
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Balsam is Vert de Terre (NO. 234) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vert de Terre swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Balsam
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Balsam — the nearest deck color, Fossilized (0581), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-684 instead. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Balsam
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Balsam — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 12.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-684 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →