Create 9646 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C9CABF, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone .04 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C9CABF · 9646
Create
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Create Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9CABF
RGB201, 202, 191
Estimated LRV58.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Stone .04
Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Florito
Dutch Boy
#C9CBBE
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Winter Way
Vista Paint
#C6C7BE
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Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCDC4
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Miller'S Cove Sage
PPG
#C6C8BB
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Doeskin Gray
Behr
#CDCEC5
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Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
#C4C5BC
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Silver Song
Benjamin Moore
#C3C4BA
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Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
#CFCEC0
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Mint Glaze
Valspar
#CACDBF
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Lanolin
Kilz
#D1D1C6
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Colors That Work With Create
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Create
#C9CABF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Create
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Create Room Palettes
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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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Create — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Create have?
Create by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Create from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Create are Stone .04 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Florito by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Winter Way by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Create'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 Create?
Create has a estimated lightness value of 58.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Create's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.