Ref. #B89B6B · DE6180
New Cork
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Cork Technical Profile
What color is New Cork? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #B89B6B. Colors similar to New Cork include Behr Antique Treasure, Sherwin-Williams Rustic City, PPG Golden Granola. New Cork has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives New Cork depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, New Cork pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to New Cork
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Cork
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Cork
#B89B6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Cork
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to New Cork.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Cork — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Cork have?
New Cork by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match New Cork from other brands?
The closest matches are Antique Treasure by Behr (#B79B68), Rustic City by Sherwin-Williams (#BA9A67), Golden Granola by PPG (#B8996B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Cork?
New Cork has an LRV of 34.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why New Cork's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.