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Ref. #B9A586 · HDC-CT-07

Country Cork

39%LRV Value
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Country Cork HDC-CT-07 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9A586, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Country Cork Technical Profile

HEX Code#B9A586
RGB185, 165, 134
LRV38.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr

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Country Cork in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Country Cork in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCountry Cork
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Gray

Desert Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Flaxen Field

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Old Surrey Beige

PPG

Nearly identical

Brush Beige

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Flaxen Field

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Towrope

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Basket Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Glowing Dune

Valspar

Very similar

Iced Mocha

Kilz

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Country Cork

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Country Cork

#B9A586

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Country Cork

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Southwood Lane

Complement

Periwinkle Blossom

Country Cork Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Potion

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charter Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Kaffir Lime

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Chateau

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Chamois Tan

Behr · PPU8-7

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Symphony Gold

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More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · 0233

#ACA08C

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar · 2008-10A

#C8B9A9

Favorite Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 6157

#C1AE91

Woolen Sweater

Dutch Boy · 418-3DB

#C1AE91

Country Cork — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Country Cork have?
Country Cork by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Country Cork in your own space before committing.
What colors match Country Cork from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Country Cork are Desert Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Quinoa Bowl by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flaxen Field by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Country Cork's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Country Cork?
Country Cork has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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