ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bear Creek (1470) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), Farrow & Ball London Clay (No.244) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 14.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #726A62 |
| RGB | 114, 106, 98 |
| HSL | 30°, 8%, 42% |
About Bear Creek
Bear Creek (1470) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 15, Bear Creek absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bear Creek's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Windy City (CSP-150), it's warmer.
How Bear Creek changes with the light
Bear Creek has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Bear Creek will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Bear Creek will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Bear Creek close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bear Creek will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bear Creek in real homes
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Bear Creek equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.9
Also close: Thunderous (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bear Creek questions
What undertone does Bear Creek have?
Bear Creek has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bear Creek's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bear Creek a light or dark color?
Bear Creek has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Bear Creek absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bear Creek in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: London Clay No.244 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bear Creek?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bear Creek's undertone.
Where does Bear Creek work best?
Bear Creek works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Bear Creek absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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