Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Cork Bark |
| SKU | 217-4DB |
| Hex | #C6A880 |
| RGB | 198, 168, 128 |
| HSL | 34°, 38%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Cork Bark
Cork Bark sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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 Bark 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Cork Bark within Dutch Boy'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 #C6A880 in HSL space. Pair Cork Bark 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.
Dutch Boy Cork Bark Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cork Bark 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 Dutch Boy 217-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Cork Bark
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cork Bark is Moraine (V090-3). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.7 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Moraine and you'll get the same color. See the full Moraine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cork Bark
The closest Behr equivalent of Cork Bark is Pelican Tan (S260-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Pelican Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Pelican Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cork Bark
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cork Bark is Brunswick Beige (1061). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brunswick Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Brunswick Beige swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cork Bark
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Camelback (SW 6122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Bark without repainting risk. See the full Camelback swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cork Bark
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Bark without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cork Bark
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Bark without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cork Bark
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Medallion (DEC729), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Bark without repainting risk. See the full Medallion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cork Bark
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cork Bark is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cork Bark
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cork Bark is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cork Bark
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cork Bark. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cork Bark
Clare has no exact twin of Cork Bark. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cork Bark
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cork Bark — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 7.81). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 217-4DB instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cork Bark
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cork Bark — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.29). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 217-4DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →