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Cork Wedge

42%LRV Value
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Cork Wedge 7539 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C1A98A, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Springfield from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cork Wedge Technical Profile

HEX Code#C1A98A
RGB193, 169, 138
LRV41.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Cork Wedge in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cork Wedge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsCork Wedge
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpringfield

Springfield

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Symphony Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Perfect Beige

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

3am Latte

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Highland Plains Neutral

PPG

Nearly identical

Leatherbound

Valspar

Nearly identical

3am Latte

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Quinoa Bowl

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mochatini

Kilz

Very similar

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cork Wedge

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cork Wedge

#C1A98A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cork Wedge

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Basket Beige

Complement

Pressed Violet

Cork Wedge Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tigereye

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur de Sel

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cork Wedge.

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Sherwin-Williams · 7538

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Camelback

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Sawgrass Basket

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Antler Velvet

Sherwin-Williams · 9111

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Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Stonebriar

Sherwin-Williams · 7693

#CBA97E

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

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Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Cork Wedge — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cork Wedge have?
Cork Wedge by Sherwin-Williams 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 Wedge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cork Wedge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cork Wedge are Springfield by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Capilano by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Capilano Bridge by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cork Wedge'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 Wedge?
Cork Wedge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.5, 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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