Ref. #BFA47B · S280-4
Real Cork
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Real Cork Technical Profile
What color is Real Cork? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #BFA47B. Colors similar to Real Cork include Vista Paint Season Finale, Hirshfield's Season Finale, Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures. Real Cork has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Real Cork depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Real Cork
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Season Finale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Season Finale
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simple Pleasures
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Medallion
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Victorian Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Applesauce Cake
PPG
Nearly identical
Glowing Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Real Cork
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Real Cork
#BFA47B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Real Cork
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Real Cork Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Real Cork.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Real Cork — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Real Cork have?
Real Cork by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Real Cork from other brands?
The closest matches are Season Finale by Vista Paint (#BEA37A), Season Finale by Hirshfield's (#BEA27B), Simple Pleasures by Benjamin Moore (#C3A67A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Real Cork?
Real Cork has an LRV of 39.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Real Cork's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.