Balsam 567 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4E7357, LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is The Back Nine from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E7357 · 567
Balsam
15%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 →
Benjamin MooreBalsam
Very similar
Vista PaintThe Back Nine
The Back Nine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cilantro
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Slightly Jaded
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Painted Turtle
PPG
Very similar
Pine Mountain
Behr
Very similar
Deep Mint
Valspar
Very similar
Brookside
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mulligan
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Peaceful Forest
Kilz
Visible difference
Reseda Green
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
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
#4E7357
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#629286
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Balsam.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balsam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balsam have?
Balsam by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 The Back Nine by Vista Paint (a very close match), Cilantro by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Slightly Jaded by Dunn-Edwards (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 14.6, 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.