Oak Creek 7718 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BB8D6B, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fire Dust from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BB8D6B · 7718
Oak Creek
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oak Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB8D6B
RGB187, 141, 107
Estimated LRV30.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Oak Creek
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oak Creek
#BB8D6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AC82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oak Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oak 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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Oak Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oak Creek have?
Oak Creek by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Oak Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oak Creek are Fire Dust by PPG (a close digital match), Sunset Cloud by Behr (a close digital match), Sugar Maple by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oak 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 Oak Creek?
Oak Creek has a estimated lightness value of 30.7, 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 Oak Creek's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.