Sherwin Williams Oak Creek SW 7718
| Code: | SW 7718 |
| Name: | Oak Creek |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Timeless Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Oak Creek?
Sherwin Williams SW 7718 Oak Creek is a sophisticated and versatile neutral color that exudes warmth and earthiness in any space. This soft and subtle hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites such as SW 7001 Marshmallow and SW 7006 Extra White to create a clean and modern aesthetic. For a more dynamic look, combine Oak Creek with deep blues like SW 6244 Naval or rich greens like SW 6207 Retreat. Whether used as a primary color or as an accent, SW 7718 Oak Creek adds a timeless elegance to any room and complements a wide range of decor styles. Elevate your interior design with this inviting and stylish paint color from Sherwin Williams.
Oak Creek for exterior (4 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Sherwin Williams Oak Creek undertones?
Oak Creek has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BB8D6B
RGB code:
187, 141, 107
Is Sherwin Williams Oak Creek SW 7718 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 26° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 7718 Oak Creek HSL code: 26, 37%, 58%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Oak Creek
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Oak Creek:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7718
Oak Creek
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Oak Creek with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.
LRV of Oak Creek
Oak Creek has an LRV of 30.8% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 30.8%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #bb8d6b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 141, 107 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.33%, 55.29%, 41.96% | |
| HSV | Hue: 26° Saturation: 42.78% Value: 73.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 37, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.6 Yellow: 42.78 Key: 26.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 150.878 I: 38.337 Q: -0.85 | |
| XYZ | X: 32.673 Y: 30.678 Z: 18.106 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.235 a:13.038 b:24.906 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.235 u:33.183 v:29.345 | |
| Decimal | 12291435 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.388, 8.368, 19.389 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 7718 Oak Creek
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