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Behr

Balsam

MQ4-15

Balsam is a saturated green-teal with deep evergreen energy. The statement is clear. Try it on a covered porch door or bar cabinets rather than as a casual neutral.

Direct light will reveal the teal side. In shade, it gets darker and more forested. Warm brass or creamy walls keep the depth approachable. Keep the surrounding palette simple so the color can breathe.
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Color Codes

HEX
#008f66
RGB Decimal
0, 143, 102
RGB Percent
0.0%, 56.1%, 40.0%
HSL
162.8, 100.0%, 28.0%
HSV
162.8, 100.0%, 56.1%
CMYK
100.0%, 0.0%, 28.7%, 43.9%
YIQ
95.6, -72.0, -43.0
XYZ
12.22, 20.60, 15.90
CIE Lab
52.51, -42.96, 12.80
CIE Luv
52.51, -44.62, 23.36
Hunter Lab
45.39, -29.87, 9.25
Decimal
36710

Balsam in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Balsam under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Balsam under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

163°

Cyan Family

Lightness

28%

Dark

Saturation

100%

Highly Saturated

LRV

43.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

BalsamIrish CloverIvy LeagueStarboard

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

BalsamIvy LeagueHummingbird GreenJitterbug Jade

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

BalsamHeritage RedPerfect PoutStrawberry Shortcake

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Behr

Balsam

Glidden

Carolina Green

Behr

Balsam

Behr

Celtic Queen

Behr

Balsam

Glidden

Green Gloss

Behr

Balsam

Valspar

Sea Swell

Behr

Balsam

Valspar

Emerald Enchantment

Behr

Balsam

Benjamin Moore

Leprechaun

Behr

Balsam

Benjamin Moore

Prairie Green

Behr

Balsam

Sherwin Williams

Jitterbug Jade

Behr

Balsam

Glidden

Medieval Forest

Behr

Balsam

Benjamin Moore

Kelly Green

Behr

Balsam

Benjamin Moore

Reef Green

Behr

Balsam

Benjamin Moore

Lawn Green

Behr

Balsam

Benjamin Moore

Emerald Isle