Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Marsh Creek |
| SKU | 480F-5 |
| Hex | #5B967D |
| RGB | 91, 150, 125 |
| HSL | 155°, 24%, 47% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Marsh Creek
Marsh Creek sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Marsh Creek is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Marsh Creek within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5B967D in HSL space. Pair Marsh Creek with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Marsh Creek Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marsh Creek from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 480F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marsh Creek
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Marsh Creek. The nearest is Grandview (SW 6466) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grandview swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Marsh Creek
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Marsh Creek is Alpine Trail (622) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alpine Trail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marsh Creek
At Valspar, the closest color to Marsh Creek is Salamander (6001-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27.8 vs 26) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salamander swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marsh Creek
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Marsh Creek is Sheffield (PPG1139-5) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheffield swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Marsh Creek
Glidden has no exact twin of Marsh Creek. The nearest is Emerald Leaf Green (70GY 25/272) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerald Leaf Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marsh Creek
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Marsh Creek is Alexandrite (HGSW 0060) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 26) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandrite swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marsh Creek
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Marsh Creek is Crisp Lettuce (DE5705) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crisp Lettuce swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marsh Creek
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is On the Nile (0710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Marsh Creek without repainting risk. See the full On the Nile swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marsh Creek
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Marsh Creek. The nearest is Spring Forest (0738) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Forest swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marsh Creek
Kompozit has no exact twin of Marsh Creek. The nearest is Spring Forest (0738) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Forest swatch →