Cork Bark 217-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6A880, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pelican Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C6A880 · 217-4DB
Cork Bark
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cork Bark Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6A880
RGB198, 168, 128
Estimated LRV41.6
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 Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pelican Tan
Behr
#C7A77E
Close digital match
Brunswick Beige
Benjamin Moore
#C3A781
Close digital match
Coastal Sand
Vista Paint
#C6A883
Close digital match
Camelback
Sherwin-Williams
#C5AA85
Close digital match
Golden Needles
PPG
#C7AB80
Close digital match
Graham Cracker
Dunn-Edwards
#C0A480
Close digital match
Coastal Sand
Hirshfield's
#C9A985
Close digital match
Castell Harlech
Valspar
#CCA97C
Close digital match
Stone .02
Colorhouse
#C1A878
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Banana Nut
Kilz
#CFA974
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Farrow & Ball
#BA9C69
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Sand Yellow
RAL
#C6A664
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Colors That Work With Cork Bark
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cork Bark
#C6A880
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB082
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cork Bark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cork Bark 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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Cork Bark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cork Bark have?
Cork Bark by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Cork Bark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cork Bark are Pelican Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Brunswick Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Harvest Home by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cork Bark'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 Cork Bark?
Cork Bark has a estimated lightness value of 41.6, 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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Why Cork Bark's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.