Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Creek Reed |
| SKU | BD17 |
| Hex | #BAB093 |
| RGB | 186, 176, 147 |
| HSL | 45°, 22%, 65% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Creek Reed
Creek Reed sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Creek Reed 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Creek Reed within C2 Paint'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 #BAB093 in HSL space. Pair Creek Reed 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.
C2 Paint Creek Reed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Creek Reed 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 C2 Paint BD17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Creek Reed
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Creek Reed is Travertine Path (0345). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Travertine Path and you'll get the same color. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Creek Reed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flour Sack (DET632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Creek Reed without repainting risk. See the full Flour Sack swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Creek Reed
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Embassy Green (1523), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creek Reed without repainting risk. See the full Embassy Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Creek Reed
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Speckled Shell (323-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Creek Reed without repainting risk. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Creek Reed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (SW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Creek Reed without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Creek Reed
At Valspar, the closest color to Creek Reed is Oakmoss (6005-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.5 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Creek Reed
At Behr, the closest color to Creek Reed is Canyon Ouvert (N300-4) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon Ouvert swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Creek Reed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Creek Reed is Ball Green (NO. 75) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Creek Reed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Creek Reed is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Creek Reed
Kompozit has no exact twin of Creek Reed. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Creek Reed
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Creek Reed. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Creek Reed
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Creek Reed — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 7.03). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD17 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Creek Reed
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Creek Reed — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.01). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD17 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →