Hidden Oaks 1129 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9AC8C, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fiddlesticks from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9AC8C · 1129
Hidden Oaks
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hidden Oaks Technical Profile
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Hidden Oaks in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hidden Oaks in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHidden Oaks
Nearly identical
ValsparFiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wright Dark Eggshell
PPG
Nearly identical
Gathering Place
Behr
Nearly identical
Dover Plains
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coastal Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Townhall Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fossil Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peanut Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer Straw Hat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hidden Oaks
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hidden Oaks
#C9AC8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hidden Oaks
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hidden Oaks 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 Hidden Oaks.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hidden Oaks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hidden Oaks have?
Hidden Oaks by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hidden Oaks in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hidden Oaks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hidden Oaks are Fiddlesticks by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wright Dark Eggshell by PPG (a near-identical match), Rabbit by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hidden Oaks'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 Hidden Oaks?
Hidden Oaks has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Hidden Oaks's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.