Benjamin Moore Creekside Green is a muted, earthy medium green paint color with warm yellow-gray undertones. This moody, enigmatic shade brings the tranquility of nature indoors, serving as a stunning choice for cozy studies, dining rooms, or exterior siding.
Will Creekside Green clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 2141-40 |
| HEX Code | #9A9885 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 31.43 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Yellow |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Exteriors, cabinetry, studies, dining rooms, bedrooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This muted olive hue applied to exterior siding, paired with natural cedar and copper gutters.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast natural daylight
- Trim Recommendation:BM White Dove
- Accent Materials:Natural cedar shingles, copper gutters
- Door Color:BM Tarrytown Green
- Vibe:Rustic Heritage
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: Testing this earthy green tone on custom kitchen cabinetry alongside unlacquered brass and terracotta tiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright task lighting mixed with morning sun
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Countertops:Honed Calacatta marble
- Flooring:Terracotta hex tiles
- Vibe:English Country Kitchen
Color test: Observing how this moody botanical shade interacts with warm evening lamplight and aged cognac leather.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, low-level evening lamplight
- Trim Recommendation:Color-drenched Creekside Green
- Furniture:Aged cognac leather, dark mahogany
- Styling Pro Tips:Vintage brass banker's lamp and stacked antique books
- Vibe:Moody Academia
Digital color board: A sophisticated sage shade applied to dining room walls, contrasting beautifully with rich burl wood.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft candlelight and dim chandelier glow
- Trim Recommendation:BM Swiss Coffee
- Key Materials:Velvet upholstery, burl wood table, crystal accents
- Flooring:Dark walnut
- Vibe:Elegant Transitional
Complementary Paint Colors
Material palette: This soothing earthy paint pairs seamlessly with light oak floors and brushed nickel bedside sconces.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light through sheer curtains
- Trim Recommendation:BM Chantilly Lace
- Textiles:Crisp white percale, chunky wool throw
- Accent Metals:Brushed nickel
- Vibe:Calm Retreat
Complementary Paint Colors
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Creekside Green in real rooms.Woodland Cabin Exterior
"The muted sage tone settles naturally into the forested backdrop and granite rocks, though cool northern light sharpens contrast against the white trim and burgundy accents."