Balsam (PPG1128-4) is a mid-tone green from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 53.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Balsam (99% match).
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LRV
53.9 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1128-4
HEX
#BEC4B8
RGB
190, 196, 184
HSL
90°, 9%, 75%
Family
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Balsam FAQ
What undertone does Balsam have?
Balsam has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Balsam?
Balsam has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Balsam in other brands?
Glidden: Balsam (PPG1128-4), 99%; Behr: Riverdale (N410-3), 99%; Valspar: Cool Sea Air (M354), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Gray Wisp (1570), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Contented (SW 6191), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Contented (HGSW6191), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mizzle (No. 266), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Belize Green (DEC782), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Balsam?
The HEX code of Balsam (PPG1128-4) is #BEC4B8, RGB 190, 196, 184. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.