Balanced works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 47 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #AABBA2 · T17-07
Balanced
47%LRV Value
Balanced Technical Profile
What color is Behr Balanced (T17-07)? It's a medium warm neutral — hex #AABBA2, LRV 47. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Balanced is Farrow & Ball Whirlybird — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint When Twilight Falls and Benjamin Moore Cedar Grove also close. Its LRV of 47 gives Balanced depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Balanced pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. At mid depth, Balanced grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. At mid depth Balanced holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Balanced
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
When Twilight Falls
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cedar Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Salon Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Thyme
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Easy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Belladonna's Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frond Green
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balanced
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balanced
#AABBA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balanced
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balanced Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Balanced.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balanced — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Balanced from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balanced are Whirlybird by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), When Twilight Falls by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cedar Grove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Balanced's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Balanced?
Balanced has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Balanced depends on the room. Here's how to choose.