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.
Ref. #E0E3E2 · 9621
Clean Slate
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clean Slate Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Clean Slate 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Clean Slate.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Clean Slate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.