Balanced
Balanced begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. An LRV of 65 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
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65.00
Balanced's Color Strip
Balanced is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fall Chill and Silver Bells. The strip spans from Fall Chill at the lightest end to Blackhearth at the deepest. Strip PPG1003 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Balanced in Rooms
Follow Balanced from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Front Door Photo
Across 1 front door image, Balanced (PPG1003-2) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. An LRV of 65 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
cottagecore front door featuring Balanced by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Balanced (PPG1003-2). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Balanced — coastal bathroom
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1 House Photo
Balanced (PPG1003-2) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 65 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
Balanced color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces, the most interesting quality of Balanced (PPG1003-2) may be the way it responds to stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
vintage kitchen cabinets featuring Balanced by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
These 1 living room image show how Balanced (PPG1003-2) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
PPG Balanced in a mid century living room
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1 Home Office Photo
1 home office image place Balanced (PPG1003-2) in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. An LRV of 65 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Balanced paint in a contemporary home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, the most interesting quality of Balanced (PPG1003-2) may be the way it responds to timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A traditional dining room painted in Balanced
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1 Bedroom Photo
These 1 bedroom image show how Balanced (PPG1003-2) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Balanced — moody bedroom
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1 Mudroom Photo
Across 1 mudroom image, Balanced (PPG1003-2) meets doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage. An LRV of 65 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Balanced color — rustic modern mudroom inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Balanced (PPG1003-2) brings its grey character into an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light. An LRV of 65 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Balanced — mediterranean patio
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
With LRVs of 66 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
At LRV 88 vs 65, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Balanced is a light, warm, mauve gray with a magenta undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an open concept, a kitchen or any room. Pair it with deep accents for a stunning look.