Green Balsam PPU11-15 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9FAC9F, estimated 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.
Behr · #9FAC9F · PPU11-15
Green Balsam
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Green Balsam Technical Profile
HEX Code#9FAC9F
RGB159, 172, 159
Estimated LRV39.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Green Balsam
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Green Balsam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Balsam are Blue Fescue by Valspar (a close digital match), Scenic by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Scenic Drive by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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