Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cork Wedge |
| SKU | SW 7539 |
| Hex | #C1A98A |
| RGB | 193, 169, 138 |
| HSL | 34°, 31%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Cork Wedge
Cork Wedge 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 Wedge 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
16 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.
Behr
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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cork Wedge within Sherwin-Williams'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 #C1A98A in HSL space. Pair Cork Wedge 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.
Sherwin-Williams Cork Wedge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cork Wedge 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7539 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cork Wedge
The closest Behr equivalent of Cork Wedge is Symphony Gold (T16-16). At ΔE 0.77 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 Symphony Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Symphony Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cork Wedge
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cork Wedge is Capilano Bridge (1076). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Capilano Bridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Capilano Bridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cork Wedge
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cork Wedge is Wetland Clay (3007-10A). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.4 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Wetland Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Wetland Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cork Wedge
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cork Wedge is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cork Wedge
Glidden's nearest match is Highland Plains Neutral (10YY 41/175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Wedge without repainting risk. See the full Highland Plains Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cork Wedge
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Cork Wedge is Perfect Beige (415-4DB). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Perfect Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cork Wedge
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cork Wedge is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cork Wedge
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cork Wedge is Campsite (DEBN50) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 Campsite swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cork Wedge
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cork Wedge. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cork Wedge
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cork Wedge is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cork Wedge
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cork Wedge is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.11, 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 Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cork Wedge
Hirshfield's's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Wedge without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cork Wedge
Rodda's nearest match is Waffle (CA114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Wedge without repainting risk. See the full Waffle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cork Wedge
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cork Wedge. The nearest is Elm Leaf (BD29) at ΔE 4.55 — 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 Elm Leaf swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cork Wedge
Kompozit's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cork Wedge without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →