Cork Board 318-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6A271, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #C6A271 · 318-5DB
Cork Board
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cork Board Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6A271
RGB198, 162, 113
Estimated LRV39.0
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 →
Fresh Sawdust
Behr
#C7A370
Close digital match
Cinnamon Toast
Vista Paint
#C9A270
Close digital match
Bleached Maple
PPG
#C7A06C
Close digital match
Gingerbread Man
Benjamin Moore
#CBA573
Close digital match
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#C19F6E
Close digital match
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
#C2A06D
Close digital match
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
#C8A173
Close digital match
Clay .01
Colorhouse
#C49C6D
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Banana Nut
Kilz
#CFA974
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Medallion
Dunn-Edwards
#C3A679
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Duster
Farrow & Ball
#BA9C69
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Colors That Work With Cork Board
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cork Board from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cork Board are Fresh Sawdust by Behr (a close digital match), Cinnamon Toast by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bleached Maple by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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