Marsh Creek 480F-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5B967D, 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.
Ref. #5B967D · 480F-5
Marsh Creek
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Marsh Creek Technical Profile
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Marsh Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marsh Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMarsh Creek
Very similar
ValsparBeach Grass
Beach Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Emerald Stream
Kilz
Very similar
Alpine Trail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Garden Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Derby Green
PPG
Very similar
Crisp Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Alexandrite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
On the Nile
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mineralized Jade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marsh Creek
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Marsh Creek.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Marsh Creek in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Marsh Creek's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.