Marsh Creek 480F-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5B967D, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach Grass from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #5B967D · 480F-5
Marsh Creek
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Marsh Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B967D
RGB91, 150, 125
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Marsh Creek
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marsh Creek
#5B967D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CA4A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marsh Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marsh Creek 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
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Marsh Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marsh Creek have?
Marsh Creek by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Marsh Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marsh Creek are Beach Grass by Valspar (a very close match), Emerald Stream by Kilz (a very close match), Alpine Trail by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Marsh Creek'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 Marsh Creek?
Marsh Creek has a estimated lightness value of 22.0, 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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