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Clean Slate

76%LRV Value
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Clean Slate 9621 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E0E3E2, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Regency White from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Clean Slate Technical Profile

HEX Code#E0E3E2
RGB224, 227, 226
LRV76.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Clean Slate in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Clean Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsClean Slate
Nearly identical
KilzRegency White

Regency White

Kilz

Nearly identical

Genesis White

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Ancient Stone

Behr

Nearly identical

Heirloom Silver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gray Glimpse

PPG

Nearly identical

Silver Dust

Valspar

Nearly identical

Gray Wonder

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Beryl Pearl

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Tinge Grey

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Borrowed Light

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Light Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Clean Slate

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Clean Slate

#E0E3E2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85A7AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Clean Slate

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Beryl Pearl

Complement

Aria

Clean Slate Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Organic Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smoky Blue

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Impulsive Purple

Pop

Heartfelt

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Lighter Mint

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Carefree

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Nouvelle White

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More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

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Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

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Seven Sisters

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#DCE2DF

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Clean Slate — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Clean Slate have?
Clean Slate by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clean Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clean Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clean Slate are Regency White by Kilz (a near-identical match), Genesis White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ancient Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clean Slate'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 Clean Slate?
Clean Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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