Hidden Oaks vs Pinky Swear

Hidden OaksBenjamin MoorevsPinky SwearBenjamin MooreΔE 15.8Distinct difference

Hidden Oaks and Pinky Swear come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hidden Oaks reads as beige, while Pinky Swear reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 19-point LRV gap — 61 for Pinky Swear vs 42 for Hidden Oaks — means Pinky Swear will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hidden Oaks
Benjamin Moore · 1129
Hex#C8AB8B
LRV42.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1129
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pinky Swear
Benjamin Moore · CSP-340
Hex#DDCCBD
LRV61.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-340
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Hidden Oaks vs Pinky Swear Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Oaks on one side and Pinky Swear on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Hidden Oaks comparisons

See how Hidden Oaks stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Hidden Oaks
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hidden Oaks
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hidden Oaks
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hidden Oaks
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Hidden Oaks
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Hidden Oaks reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Hidden Oaks
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Hidden Oaks
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Hidden Oaks
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hidden Oaks reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hidden Oaks
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Hidden Oaks
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Hidden Oaks
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hidden Oaks
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hidden Oaks reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Hidden Oaks
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Hidden Oaks
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Hidden Oaks reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Hidden Oaks
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice

Piazza
Hidden Oaks
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Hidden Oaks
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hidden Oaks
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Hidden Oaks reads slightly lighter

Senses
Hidden Oaks
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Hidden Oaks
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hidden Oaks
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Hidden Oaks
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hidden Oaks reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Hidden Oaks
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Hidden Oaks reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Hidden Oaks
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Hidden Oaks
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Hidden Oaks
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Hidden Oaks reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Hidden Oaks
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hidden Oaks
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hidden Oaks
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hidden Oaks
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hidden Oaks is the lighter choice