Green Balsam PPU11-15 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9FAC9F, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Fescue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FAC9F · PPU11-15
Green Balsam
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Green Balsam Technical Profile
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Green Balsam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Balsam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGreen Balsam
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Fescue
Blue Fescue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scenic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Artful Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Fair Maiden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Life Aquatic
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Light Drizzle
PPG
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Balsam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Balsam
#9FAC9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Balsam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green 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 Green Balsam.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Balsam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Balsam have?
Green Balsam 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 Green Balsam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Balsam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Balsam are Blue Fescue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Scenic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Scenic Drive by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green 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 Green Balsam?
Green Balsam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.4, 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 Green Balsam's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.