Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Real Cork |
| SKU | S280-4 |
| Hex | #BFA47B |
| RGB | 191, 164, 123 |
| HSL | 36°, 35%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Real Cork
Real Cork sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Real Cork is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Real 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 #BFA47B in HSL space. Pair Real 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 Real Cork Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Real 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 S280-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Real Cork
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Real Cork is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Real Cork
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spice Gold (1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Spice Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Real Cork
Valspar's nearest match is Caraway Seed (3005-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Real Cork
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Real Cork
Glidden's nearest match is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Real Cork
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Real Cork
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Real Cork is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Real Cork
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Graham Cracker (DE6144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Graham Cracker swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Real Cork
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Real Cork is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Real Cork
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Cork without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Real Cork
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Real Cork is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Real Cork
Rodda has no exact twin of Real Cork. The nearest is Chisel (CA107) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Real Cork
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Real Cork is Garbanzo (C2-843) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Real Cork
Clare has no exact twin of Real Cork. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Real Cork
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Real Cork is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →