Balsam MQ4-15 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #00906B, LRV 21 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leprechaun from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00906B · MQ4-15
Balsam
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Balsam Technical Profile
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Balsam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balsam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBalsam
Nearly identical
PPGLeprechaun
Leprechaun
PPG
Nearly identical
Peridot
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pop Of Green
Kilz
Very similar
Sea Swell
Valspar
Very similar
Rain Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Center Field
Vista Paint
Very similar
Argyle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cabana Stripe
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Thrive .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
On the Nile
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Traffic Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balsam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balsam
#00906B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#27809C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balsam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balsam 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.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balsam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balsam have?
Balsam by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Balsam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balsam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balsam are Leprechaun by PPG (a near-identical match), Peridot by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Carolina Green by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Balsam'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?
Balsam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.