Freshwater Marsh ECC-37-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #535644, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Stone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #535644 · ECC-37-3
Freshwater Marsh
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Freshwater Marsh Technical Profile
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Freshwater Marsh in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Freshwater Marsh in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFreshwater Marsh
Nearly identical
PPGCastle Stone
Castle Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Irish Moss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vegetarian
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brackish Water
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tuscany Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Hyde Park
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Court
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Freshwater Marsh
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Freshwater Marsh
#535644
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#607B52
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Freshwater Marsh
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Freshwater Marsh 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 Freshwater Marsh.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Freshwater Marsh — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Freshwater Marsh have?
Freshwater Marsh by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Freshwater Marsh in your own space before committing.
What colors match Freshwater Marsh from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Freshwater Marsh are Castle Stone by PPG (a near-identical match), Irish Moss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Clearfield by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Freshwater Marsh's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Freshwater Marsh?
Freshwater Marsh has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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