Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cork |
| SKU | PPU6-05 |
| Hex | #D9AC7B |
| RGB | 217, 172, 123 |
| HSL | 31°, 55%, 67% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Cork
Cork sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cork is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cork within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D9AC7B in HSL space. Pair Cork with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Cork Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cork from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU6-05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cork
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cork is New Colonial Yellow (SW 2853). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order New Colonial Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full New Colonial Yellow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cork
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Creamy Custard (1145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork without repainting risk. See the full Creamy Custard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cork
At Valspar, the closest color to Cork is Young at Heart (3003-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.7 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young at Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cork
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cork is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cork
At Glidden, the closest color to Cork is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cork
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Honey Hive (213-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork without repainting risk. See the full Honey Hive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cork
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cork is Restrained Gold (HGSW 2175) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restrained Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cork
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cork. The nearest is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cork
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cork. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cork
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cork is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cork
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cork. The nearest is Goby Desert (0898) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cork
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cork is Caramel Cloud (0245) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Cloud swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cork
Rodda's nearest match is Sienna (CA120), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork without repainting risk. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cork
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cork is Palomino (C2-575) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palomino swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cork
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cork is Caramel Cloud (0245) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Cloud swatch →