Balsam Fir ICC-104 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #909E91, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heavenly Garden from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #909E91 · ICC-104
Balsam Fir
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Balsam Fir Technical Profile
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Balsam Fir in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balsam Fir in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBalsam Fir
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHeavenly Garden
Heavenly Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kathleen’s Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bayfront Palm
Kilz
Very similar
Birch Forest
PPG
Very similar
Sycamore Stand
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Field of Pines
Valspar
Very similar
Rushing River
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jasper Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cypress Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balsam Fir
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balsam Fir
#909E91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balsam Fir
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balsam Fir 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 Balsam Fir.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balsam Fir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balsam Fir have?
Balsam Fir by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Balsam Fir in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balsam Fir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balsam Fir are Heavenly Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Kathleen’s Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bayfront Palm by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Balsam Fir's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Balsam Fir?
Balsam Fir has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.4, 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.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Balsam Fir's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.