Oak Creek 7718 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BB8D6B, 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.
Ref. #BB8D6B · 7718
Oak Creek
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oak Creek Technical Profile
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Oak Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oak Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOak Creek
Nearly identical
PPGFire Dust
Fire Dust
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunset Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Skinny Dip
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Potters Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Maple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grizzly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Hearth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oak Creek
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Oak 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oak Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oak Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oak Creek are Fire Dust by PPG (a near-identical match), Sunset Cloud by Behr (a near-identical match), Sugar Maple by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oak Creek's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.