New Cork DE6180 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B89B6B, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Duster from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B89B6B · DE6180
New Cork
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Cork Technical Profile
HEX Code#B89B6B
RGB184, 155, 107
Estimated LRV34.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With New Cork
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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
Digital 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
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New Cork — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Cork have?
New Cork by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match New Cork from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Cork are Duster by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Antique Treasure by Behr (a close digital match), Rustic City by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New 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 New Cork?
New Cork has a estimated lightness value of 34.7, 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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