Ref. #DAE1CA · LG230-01
Clear Creek
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Clear Creek Technical Profile
What color is Clear Creek? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DAE1CA. Colors similar to Clear Creek include Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green, Benjamin Moore Glade Green, Dunn-Edwards Misty Hillside. Clear Creek has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Clear Creek reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Clear Creek
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gratifying Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glade Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Hillside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Villa Grove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lime Spritz
PPG
Nearly identical
Grassy Glade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ocean Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Solstice Breeze
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clear Creek
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clear Creek
#DAE1CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clear Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clear 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Clear 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.
Clear Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clear Creek have?
Clear Creek by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Clear Creek from other brands?
The closest matches are Gratifying Green by Sherwin-Williams (#DAE2CD), Glade Green by Benjamin Moore (#DEE2CB), Misty Hillside by Dunn-Edwards (#DCE5CC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clear Creek?
Clear Creek has an LRV of 73.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clear Creek's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.