Stony Creek 1097-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC9A7E, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ode to Joy from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC9A7E · 1097-5
Stony Creek
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stony Creek Technical Profile
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Stony Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stony Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGStony Creek
Nearly identical
ValsparOde to Joy
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pigeonhole
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tatami Mat
Behr
Nearly identical
Fenland
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Northampton Putty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tan Hide
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nankeen
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gone Country
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stony Creek
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stony Creek
#AC9A7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stony Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stony 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Stony Creek.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stony Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stony Creek have?
Stony Creek by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stony Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stony Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stony Creek are Ode to Joy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tatami Mat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stony 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 Stony Creek?
Stony Creek has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.4, 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 Stony Creek's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.