GREENS
Balsam
#4D7256
Balsam is a steady green sitting at HSL 135°, 19%, 37%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and sits between warm and cool — versatile. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Balsam 567
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Balsam
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4D7256?
#4D7256 is Balsam, a mid green with a neutral undertone.
Is #4D7256 warm or cool?
Balsam reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Balsam?
Balsam works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Balsam?
Balsam pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Balsam?
You can download Balsam on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #4D7256?
#4D7256 converts to RGB 77, 114, 86.