Stony Creek 1097-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC9A7E, estimated 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.
PPG · #AC9A7E · 1097-5
Stony Creek
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stony Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC9A7E
RGB172, 154, 126
Estimated LRV33.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#AC9C82
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#AD9B7C
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Colors That Work With Stony Creek
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stony Creek
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stony Creek Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Stony Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stony Creek are Ode to Joy by Valspar (a close digital match), Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Tatami Mat by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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