Cork Board 318-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6A271, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Sawdust from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6A271 · 318-5DB
Cork Board
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cork Board Technical Profile
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Cork Board in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cork Board in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCork Board
Nearly identical
BehrFresh Sawdust
Fresh Sawdust
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bleached Maple
PPG
Nearly identical
Gingerbread Man
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Medallion
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cork Board
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cork Board
#C6A271
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cork Board
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cork Board 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cork Board.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cork Board — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cork Board have?
Cork Board by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cork Board in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cork Board from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cork Board are Fresh Sawdust by Behr (a near-identical match), Cinnamon Toast by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bleached Maple by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cork Board'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 Board?
Cork Board has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, 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 Cork Board's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.