Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Corky |
| SKU | V088-4 |
| Hex | #BB9A75 |
| RGB | 187, 154, 117 |
| HSL | 32°, 34%, 60% |
| LRV | 35.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Corky
Corky sits in the mid-range at LRV 35.1, 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.
Corky 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Corky within Valspar'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 #BB9A75 in HSL space. Pair Corky 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.
Valspar Corky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Corky 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 Valspar V088-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Corky
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Corky is Woven Wicker (SW 9104). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.1). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Woven Wicker and you'll get the same color. See the full Woven Wicker swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Corky
Behr's nearest match is Amber Leaf (ECC-24-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Corky without repainting risk. See the full Amber Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Corky
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Saddle Tan (1124), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Corky without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Corky
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Corky is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Corky
At Glidden, the closest color to Corky is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Corky
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mitered Edge (216-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Corky without repainting risk. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Corky
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Corky is Craggy Desert (HGSW 3134). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.1). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Craggy Desert and you'll get the same color. See the full Craggy Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Corky
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Corky. The nearest is Warm Hearth (DE6110) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Warm Hearth swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Corky
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Corky. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Corky
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Corky is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Corky
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Corky is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Corky
At Rodda, the closest color to Corky is Badlands (CA106) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Corky
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Corky is Walnut Hull (BD76) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Corky
Clare has no exact twin of Corky. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Corky
At Kompozit, the closest color to Corky is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →