Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Balsam |
| SKU | C2-684 |
| Hex | #B1BAA4 |
| RGB | 177, 186, 164 |
| HSL | 85°, 14%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| 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 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Balsam
Glidden's nearest match is Light Sage (90YY 75/120), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 75 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Balsam without repainting risk. See the full Light Sage 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balsam
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Balsam. The nearest is Softened Green (HGSW 3246) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Softened Green 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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Balsam
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Balsam is Vert De Terre (NO. 234) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Balsam
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Balsam is Morning Dew (H0073) — very close at ΔE 3.45, 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 Morning Dew swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Balsam
Rodda has no exact twin of Balsam. The nearest is Feldspar (CA177) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Feldspar 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 →