Ref. #AFD5A5 · S390-3
Creamy Spinach
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Creamy Spinach Technical Profile
What color is Creamy Spinach? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #AFD5A5. Colors similar to Creamy Spinach include Hirshfield's Green Sheen, Vista Paint Green Sheen, Vista Paint Garden Stroll. Creamy Spinach has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Creamy Spinach depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Creamy Spinach
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Spinach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Spinach
#AFD5A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83AF90
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Spinach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Spinach 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Creamy Spinach.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Spinach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Spinach have?
Creamy Spinach by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Creamy Spinach from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Sheen by Hirshfield's (#B4D5A2), Green Sheen by Vista Paint (#B5D5A1), Garden Stroll by Vista Paint (#B8D8A4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Creamy Spinach?
Creamy Spinach has an LRV of 49.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamy Spinach's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.