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Benjamin Moore Bear Creek 1470

Bear Creek

Benjamin Moore

1470

About Bear Creek by Benjamin Moore

Bear Creek 1470 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 15% and hue near 30° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 14.8%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #726a62

RGB: 114, 106, 98

Hue30°

Saturation8%

Lightness42%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Bear Creek from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Bear Creek looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Bear Creek 1470 a warm or cool color?
Bear Creek by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 30°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Bear Creek?
Brightness is about 15%. Saturation is around 8%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 42%. Hue is close to 30°. The hex value is #726a62. The RGB value is 114, 106, 98.
Is Bear Creek better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Bear Creek has brightness around 15%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Bear Creek?
You can match Bear Creek with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Bear Creek work best in a home?
Bear Creek works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Bear Creek compare to a pure white paint?
Bear Creek is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Bear Creek in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Bear Creek in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Bear Creek. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Bear Creek. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.