# Sherwin Williams Oak Creek

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/oak-creek-sw-7718](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-creek-sw-7718)

Sherwin Williams Oak Creek SW 7718 is a medium, earthy tan with a clear warm clay influence. Its #bb8d6b color value reads as softened orange-brown rather than beige, giving it enough pigment to hold its own on broad walls. In bright daylight, Oak Creek can look lighter and more sunbaked, while lower or warmer light brings out its deeper brown undertone. It suits living rooms, dining areas, and entryways where natural wood, woven fibers, leather, and aged brass are part of the palette. Pair it with creamy off-whites, muted olive greens, charcoal accents, or dark walnut for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Oak Creek
- **Color code:** SW 7718
- **HEX:** #bb8d6b
- **RGB:** 187, 141, 107
- **LRV:** 30.80%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Sugar Maple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sugar-maple)
- [Sherwin Williams Tatami Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/tatami-tan-sw-6116)
- [Benjamin Moore Wilderness Cabin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wilderness-cabin-1168)
- [Benjamin Moore Harbor Highlands Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-harbor-highlands-tan-1139)
- [Benjamin Moore Potters Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-potters-clay-1221)
- [Benjamin Moore Tuscany](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tuscany-1208)
- [Behr Syrup](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-syrup)
- [Behr Burnished Caramel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnished-caramel)
- [Behr Poncho](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-poncho)
- [Benjamin Moore Mountain Hideaway](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mountain-hideaway-1154)
- [Benjamin Moore Autumn Leaf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-autumn-leaf-1131)
- [Sherwin Williams Eastlake Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/eastlake-gold-sw-0009)
- [Behr Glazed Ginger](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glazed-ginger)
- [Behr Almond Roca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almond-roca)
- [Benjamin Moore Chadwick Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chadwick-brown-1160)
- [Benjamin Moore Serengeti Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-serengeti-sand-2164-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Yearling](https://plan-home.com/color/yearling-sw-7725)
- [Behr Carmelite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carmelite)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pinky Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pinky-beige-sw-0079)
- [Sherwin Williams Likeable Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/likeable-sand-sw-6058)
- [Sherwin Williams Lightweight Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/lightweight-beige-sw-6092)
- [Sherwin Williams Sand Dollar](https://plan-home.com/color/sand-dollar-sw-6099)
- [Sherwin Williams Tamarind](https://plan-home.com/color/tamarind-sw-7538)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/antiquarian-brown-sw-0045)
- [Sherwin Williams Tatami Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/tatami-tan-sw-6116)
- [Sherwin Williams Jute Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/jute-brown-sw-6096)
- [Sherwin Williams Leather Bound](https://plan-home.com/color/leather-bound-sw-6118)
- [Sherwin Williams Brandywine](https://plan-home.com/color/brandywine-sw-7710)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.