New Cork DE6180 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B89B6B, 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.
Ref. #B89B6B · DE6180
New Cork
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Cork Technical Profile
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New Cork in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Cork in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNew Cork
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallDuster
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Antique Treasure
Behr
Nearly identical
Rustic City
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Granola
PPG
Nearly identical
Danish Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Timeless Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Danish Pine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample New Cork in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Cork from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Cork are Duster by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Antique Treasure by Behr (a near-identical match), Rustic City by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Cork's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.