Mack Creek DE5459 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BFAE5B, 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.
Ref. #BFAE5B · DE5459
Mack Creek
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mack Creek Technical Profile
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Mack Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mack Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMack Creek
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGarden Element
Garden Element
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chameleon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Riesling Grape
Behr
Nearly identical
City Chartreuse
Valspar
Very similar
Wasabi
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Split Pea Soup
PPG
Very similar
Rain Slicker
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hep Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hidden Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mack Creek
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mack Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mack Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mack Creek are Garden Element by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chameleon by Kilz (a near-identical match), Riesling Grape by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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