Oak Creek HDC-AC-07 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5D504A, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gargoyle from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D504A · HDC-AC-07
Oak Creek
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oak Creek Technical Profile
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Oak Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oak Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOak Creek
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGargoyle
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Branchport Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burnt Tile
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Nearly identical
Authentic Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oak Creek
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oak Creek
#5D504A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837B57
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oak Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oak Creek 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Oak Creek.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oak Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oak Creek have?
Oak Creek by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oak Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oak Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oak Creek are Gargoyle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Branchport Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Burnt Tile by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oak Creek'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 Oak Creek?
Oak Creek has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Oak Creek's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.