Winter Balsam H0099 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #314747, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark As Night from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #314747 · H0099
Winter Balsam
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Winter Balsam Technical Profile
HEX Code#314747
RGB49, 71, 71
Estimated LRV5.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dark As Night
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#304749
Close digital match
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#31494B
Close digital match
Silent Sea
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#35494A
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Colors That Work With Winter Balsam
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Balsam
#314747
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#445667
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Balsam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter 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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Winter Balsam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Balsam have?
Winter Balsam by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Winter Balsam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Balsam are Dark As Night by Behr (a close digital match), Miramichi by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silent Sea by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Winter 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 Winter Balsam?
Winter Balsam has a estimated lightness value of 5.6, 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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