Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Bear Creek |
| SKU | AF-100 |
| Hex | #A89876 |
| RGB | 168, 152, 118 |
| HSL | 41°, 22%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Bear Creek
Bear Creek sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Bear Creek is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Bear Creek within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A89876 in HSL space. Pair Bear Creek with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Bear Creek Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bear Creek from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-100 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bear Creek
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bear Creek is Burlap (SW 6137) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bear Creek
The closest Behr equivalent of Bear Creek is Exploring Khaki (PPU8-06). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Exploring Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Exploring Khaki swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bear Creek
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bear Creek is Brussels Sprouts (8004-22E). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Brussels Sprouts and you'll get the same color. See the full Brussels Sprouts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bear Creek
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bear Hug (PPG1101-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bear Creek without repainting risk. See the full Bear Hug swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bear Creek
Glidden's nearest match is Mojave Gold (30YY 31/205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bear Creek without repainting risk. See the full Mojave Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bear Creek
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bear Creek. The nearest is Oak Hollow (415-5DB) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oak Hollow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bear Creek
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bear Creek is Burlap (HGSW 3193) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bear Creek
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bear Creek is Open Sesame (DEBN54) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Sesame swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bear Creek
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bear Creek. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bear Creek
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bear Creek is Abbey Stone (0365) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bear Creek
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bear Creek is Abbey Stone (0365) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bear Creek
The closest Rodda equivalent of Bear Creek is Pumpkin Seed (CA148). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). If Rodda is your counter, order Pumpkin Seed and you'll get the same color. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bear Creek
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bear Creek is Tempura (C2-842) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tempura swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bear Creek
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Bear Creek. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bear Creek
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bear Creek. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bear Creek
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bear Creek is Abbey Stone (0365) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →