Ref. #D2DBC1 · C-747
Balance
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Balance Technical Profile
What color is Balance? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D2DBC1. Colors similar to Balance include Behr Ocean Pearl, Hirshfield's Balance, Benjamin Moore Hancock Green. Balance has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Balance sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Balance
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balance
#D2DBC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balance 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Balance.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balance have?
Balance by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Balance from other brands?
The closest matches are Ocean Pearl by Behr (#D3DBC1), Balance by Hirshfield's (#D1DBC2), Hancock Green by Benjamin Moore (#D5DBC0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Balance?
Balance has an LRV of 68.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Balance's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.