Crumbling Cork 8003-19E is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A38365, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadowlark from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38365 · 8003-19E
Crumbling Cork
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crumbling Cork Technical Profile
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Crumbling Cork in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crumbling Cork in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCrumbling Cork
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMeadowlark
Meadowlark
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chowning's Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Benetello
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Teddy Bear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gentle Fawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crumbling Cork
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crumbling Cork
#A38365
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crumbling Cork
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crumbling 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Crumbling Cork.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crumbling Cork — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crumbling Cork have?
Crumbling Cork by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crumbling Cork in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crumbling Cork from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crumbling Cork are Meadowlark by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hopsack by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brown Trout by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crumbling 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 Crumbling Cork?
Crumbling Cork has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crumbling Cork's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.