Bear Creek 1470 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #736B63, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Pewter from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #736B63 · 1470
Bear Creek
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bear Creek Technical Profile
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Bear Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bear Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBear Creek
Nearly identical
BehrBurnished Pewter
Burnished Pewter
Behr
Nearly identical
Grey Locks
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stolen Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Antiquated Chain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cocoa Powder
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grey Locks
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Groundbreaking
Valspar
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bear Creek
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bear Creek
#736B63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9D6C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bear Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bear 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Bear 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.
Bear Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bear Creek have?
Bear Creek by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Bear Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bear Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bear Creek are Burnished Pewter by Behr (a near-identical match), Grey Locks by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Stolen Rock by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bear 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 Bear Creek?
Bear Creek has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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 Bear Creek's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.