Ref. #005F4B · MP27540
Balsam Green Metallic
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Balsam Green Metallic Technical Profile
What color is Balsam Green Metallic? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #005F4B. Colors similar to Balsam Green Metallic include Benjamin Moore Calypso Green, Benjamin Moore Green, Benjamin Moore True Green. Balsam Green Metallic has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Balsam Green Metallic creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Balsam Green Metallic
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balsam Green Metallic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balsam Green Metallic
#005F4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1D5B75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balsam Green Metallic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balsam Green Metallic 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Balsam Green Metallic.
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 Green Metallic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balsam Green Metallic have?
Balsam Green Metallic by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Balsam Green Metallic from other brands?
The closest matches are Calypso Green by Benjamin Moore (#015B49), Green by Benjamin Moore (#01624A), True Green by Benjamin Moore (#016148). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Balsam Green Metallic?
Balsam Green Metallic has an LRV of 8.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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