Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Crumbling Cork |
| SKU | 8003-19E |
| Hex | #A38365 |
| RGB | 163, 131, 101 |
| HSL | 29°, 25%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Valspar Crumbling Cork
Crumbling Cork sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Crumbling Cork is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
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 Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Crumbling Cork 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 #A38365 in HSL space. Pair Crumbling 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.
Valspar Crumbling Cork Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crumbling 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 Valspar 8003-19E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mudslide (SW 9113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Crumbling Cork without repainting risk. See the full Mudslide swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
Behr's nearest match is Soft Bronze (HDC-NT-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Crumbling Cork without repainting risk. See the full Soft Bronze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Hillcrest Tan (1078) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hillcrest Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treasure Hunt swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At Glidden, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Copper Road (80YR 25/206) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Road swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Oaken Shield (316-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oaken Shield swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sorrento Valley (HGSW 3153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Crumbling Cork without repainting risk. See the full Sorrento Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Teddy Bear (DE6131), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Crumbling Cork without repainting risk. See the full Teddy Bear swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Tack Room Door (NO. G6) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tack Room Door swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Weaver's Tool (0177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Crumbling Cork without repainting risk. See the full Weaver's Tool swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Crumbling Cork is Ginger Root (H0125) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Root swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
Rodda has no exact twin of Crumbling Cork. The nearest is Allspice (CA042) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allspice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Crumbling Cork. The nearest is Creek Bed (BD38) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creek Bed swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crumbling Cork
Kompozit's nearest match is Weaver's Tool (0177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Crumbling Cork without repainting risk. See the full Weaver's Tool swatch →