Ref. #35494A · C-1415
Winter Balsam
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Balsam Technical Profile
What color is Winter Balsam? It's a dark cool neutral with the hex code #35494A. Colors similar to Winter Balsam include Behr Dark As Night, Benjamin Moore Miramichi, Hirshfield's Winter Balsam. Winter Balsam has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Winter Balsam creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Winter Balsam pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Winter Balsam
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Balsam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Balsam
#35494A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#47576B
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Winter 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.
Winter Balsam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Balsam have?
Winter Balsam by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Winter Balsam from other brands?
The closest matches are Dark As Night by Behr (#304749), Miramichi by Benjamin Moore (#31494B), Winter Balsam by Hirshfield's (#314747). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Winter Balsam?
Winter Balsam has an LRV of 6.0, 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 Winter Balsam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.