Mack Creek DE5459 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BFAE5B, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Element from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BFAE5B · DE5459
Mack Creek
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mack Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFAE5B
RGB191, 174, 91
Estimated LRV42.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Mack Creek
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mack Creek
#BFAE5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mack Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mack 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
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Mack Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mack Creek have?
Mack Creek by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mack Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mack Creek are Garden Element by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chameleon by Kilz (a close digital match), Riesling Grape by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mack 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 Mack Creek?
Mack Creek has a estimated lightness value of 42.1, 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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