Create 9646 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C9CABF, 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.
Ref. #C9CABF · 9646
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58%LRV Value
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Create in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Create in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCreate
Nearly identical
ColorhouseStone .04
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Florito
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Winter Way
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Miller'S Cove Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Doeskin Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Song
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Mint Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lanolin
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Create
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
Pure 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
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 Create.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Create — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Create have?
Create 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 Create in your own space before committing.
What colors match Create from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Create are Stone .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Florito by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Winter Way by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Create's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.