NEUTRALS

Oak Creek

#5D504A

RGB 93, 80, 74 · HSL 19°, 11%, 33% · CMYK 0, 14, 20, 64

Oak Creek is #5D504A in HEX — rgb(93, 80, 74), hsl(19°, 11%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 20%, 64%).

Oak Creek pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 19°, 11%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5D504A

RGB93, 80, 74

HSL19°, 11%, 33%

HSV19°, 20%, 36%

CMYK0, 14, 20, 64

Decimal6115402

CSS RGBrgb(93, 80, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 11%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oak Creek HDC-AC-07

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 0.7 · #5B4F49

Dulux

Noble Steed S07B8

ΔE 1.1 · #5B4E47

PPG

Chocolate Pretzel 1017-7

ΔE 1.5 · #60504B

Benjamin Moore

Branchport HC-72

ΔE 1.5 · #61524B

Valspar

Burnt Tile 6011-2

ΔE 1.5 · #594E49

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 1.7 · #5D524E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 1.8 · #60544F

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 2.2 · #5E4F46

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 2.5 · #5B4B44

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.8 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.8 · #534644

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.1 · #53453C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.2 · #575757

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 7.8 · #6A5D4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D504A

#4B585D

Analogous

#5D4B4E

#5D504A

#5D5A4B

Triadic

#5D504A

#4B5D51

#514B5D

Split-Complementary

#5D504A

#4B5D5A

#4B4E5D

Tetradic

#5D504A

#4E5D4B

#4B585D

#5A4B5D

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#332C29

#5D504A

#88756D

#AB9D96

Rectangle

#5D504A

#585D4B

#4B585D

#514B5D

Compound

#5D504A

#5D5A4B

#4B585D

#4B4E5D

Variations

Lighter

#837269

#A2958F

#C8C2BF

Darker

#4B403C

#342C29

#1E1A18

Saturation

#575351

#5D514B

#834325

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D504A

#57544A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D504A

#52524B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D504A

#5D4F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oak Creek gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#856953

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#5D504A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#726E77

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#364E59

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #5D504A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D504A;

CSS Variable

--color-oak-creek: #5D504A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak-creek': '#5D504A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D504A] text-[#5D504A]

SCSS

$oak-creek: #5D504A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D504A?

#5D504A is Oak Creek, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D504A warm or cool?

Oak Creek reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oak Creek?

Oak Creek works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Oak Creek?

Oak Creek pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oak Creek?

You can download Oak Creek on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Oak Creek?

The hex code is #5D504A. In RGB it's 93, 80, 74, and in HSL it's 19°, 11%, 33%.

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