Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Creekbed |
| SKU | 1006 |
| Hex | #A99A8D |
| RGB | 169, 154, 141 |
| HSL | 28°, 14%, 61% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Creekbed
Creekbed sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Creekbed 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
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Creekbed 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 #A99A8D in HSL space. Pair Creekbed 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 Creekbed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Creekbed 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 1006 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Creekbed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creekbed without repainting risk. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Creekbed
Behr's nearest match is Frosted Cocoa (HDC-NT-18G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creekbed without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Cocoa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Creekbed
At Valspar, the closest color to Creekbed is Chocolate Oatmeal (T575) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.7 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Oatmeal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Creekbed
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Diversion (PPG1021-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creekbed without repainting risk. See the full Diversion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Creekbed
Glidden's nearest match is Diversion (PPG1021-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creekbed without repainting risk. See the full Diversion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Creekbed
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Creekbed is Gray Stone (406-4DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Gray Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Creekbed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Creekbed. The nearest is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Creekbed
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Creekbed is Country Rubble Stone (DEBN66) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Rubble Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Creekbed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Creekbed is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Creekbed
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Creekbed is Hopedale Beige (H121) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Creekbed
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Creekbed is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Creekbed
At Rodda, the closest color to Creekbed is Agate (CA064) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Creekbed
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Creekbed is Darwin (C2-810) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Darwin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Creekbed
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Creekbed is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Creekbed
At Backdrop, the closest color to Creekbed is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Creekbed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Creekbed is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →