Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hidden Oaks |
| SKU | 1129 |
| Hex | #C8AB8B |
| RGB | 200, 171, 139 |
| HSL | 31°, 36%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Hidden Oaks 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hidden Oaks 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 #C8AB8B in HSL space. Pair Hidden Oaks 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 Hidden Oaks Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hidden Oaks 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 1129 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Townhall Tan (SW 7690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full Townhall Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Behr's nearest match is Toasted Grain (ICC-61), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Grain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hidden Oaks is Fiddlesticks (8004-17D). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Fiddlesticks and you'll get the same color. See the full Fiddlesticks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Hidden Oaks is Rabbit (PPG15-11). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rabbit and you'll get the same color. See the full Rabbit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Glidden's nearest match is Rabbit (PPG15-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full Rabbit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hidden Oaks is Suncoast (316-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hidden Oaks is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hidden Oaks. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hidden Oaks is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Rodda's nearest match is Waffle (CA114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full Waffle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
C2 Paint's nearest match is Challah (C2-859), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Oaks without repainting risk. See the full Challah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hidden Oaks
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hidden Oaks. The nearest is Apple Pie (0162) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apple Pie swatch →