Creekside Green
Often used for its versatile qualities, Creekside Green remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 18 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#9A9885
LRV
31.43
Creekside Green in Real Rooms
Creekside Green has a medium LRV of 31.43 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, house, kitchen cabinets, bathroom and misc.
5 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Creekside Green is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
An accent wall in Creekside Green adds subtle depth to the living room.
@westwoodbuilds
Creekside Green transforms the living room with a natural, understated color.
@colourx_designdecor
The living room walls in Creekside Green create a grounded, serene atmosphere.
@caliberpropertyimprovements
Creekside Green accent walls bring quiet sophistication to this living space.
@caliberpropertyimprovements
Creekside Green walls deliver a refined, nature-inspired palette.
@vestigehome
3 House Photos
On the exterior, Creekside Green holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
The home's exterior in Creekside Green blends harmoniously with the landscape.
@reneerenovates
Creekside Green siding creates a refined, natural appearance on the house.
@nvrdonefrm
Exterior walls in Creekside Green offer a timeless, understated aesthetic.
@teripearman
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Creekside Green earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Kitchen cabinetry in Creekside Green provides a subtle, sophisticated look.
@over.at.mims
Creekside Green cabinets bring depth and character to the kitchen.
@oak_and_elm
Cabinet doors painted in Creekside Green add understated elegance.
@homeamongthepines
Kitchen storage in Creekside Green creates a cohesive, calming space.
@over.at.mims
3 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Creekside Green has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bathroom walls in Creekside Green establish a spa-like, tranquil environment.
@theblackstoneproject
Creekside Green walls bring a soothing, natural quality to the bathroom.
@theblackstoneproject
The bathroom painted in Creekside Green feels grounded and serene.
@theblackstoneproject
3 Misc Photos
See how Creekside Green is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
An accent wall in Creekside Green adds depth without overwhelming the space.
@westwoodbuilds
Wall paneling in Creekside Green brings architectural interest and warmth.
@emilyanneandhome
Creekside Green furniture pieces add subtle color and natural appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
Creekside Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 15), opening up a space where Rainy Afternoon encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 14, Creekside Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Icicle reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 31), opening up a space where Creekside Green encloses it.
Steam reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 31), opening up a space where Creekside Green encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 31 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 32 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Creekside Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (31 vs 22) makes Creekside Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Creekside Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 14), opening up a space where Blue Gaspe encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 31, Violet Sparkle is decisively the brighter choice.
Creekside Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 18), opening up a space where French Violet encloses it.
Creekside Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 7), opening up a space where Blackberry Punch encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (39 vs 31) makes Yukon Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Gray Huskie reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 31), opening up a space where Creekside Green encloses it.
Cape May Cobblestone reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 32 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Bone Black reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 31), opening up a space where Creekside Green encloses it.
Fieldstone reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Creekside Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (31 vs 24) makes Creekside Green the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 31 vs 16, Creekside Green is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (31 vs 26) makes Creekside Green the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (31 vs 25) makes Creekside Green the marginally brighter of the two.