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Ref. #8C664E · 2008-7A

Natural Cork

16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Natural Cork 2008-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8C664E, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Brandy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Natural Cork Technical Profile

HEX Code#8C664E
RGB140, 102, 78
LRV15.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar

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Natural Cork in Every Brand

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

ValsparNatural Cork
Nearly identical
BehrBurnished Brandy

Burnished Brandy

Behr

Nearly identical

Rich Clay Brown

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cedar Chest

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Caramel Nut

Kilz

Very similar

Toast Brown

PPG

Very similar

Mochaccino

Vista Paint

Very similar

Chasm

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Baked Cookie

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Hound Brown

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Brown Beige

RAL

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Clay .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Natural Cork

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Natural Cork

#8C664E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9F996E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Natural Cork

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Burnished Brandy

Complement

Cayman Bay

Natural Cork Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Autumn Ivy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blueberry Festival

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Natural Cork.

Standing Still

Valspar · 2008-7B

#8F6D52

Mona's Mane

Valspar · 3002-9A

#836652

Muddy Mississippi

Valspar · 3004-9A

#826852

Sienna Red

Valspar · 3011-7

#97664E

Rustic Earth

Valspar · 2007-7A

#906B58

Grecian Helmet

Valspar · 3006-9A

#826D4F

More brown colors from other brands

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

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Welcome Home

Hirshfield's · 0325

#907C51

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Fall Leaf

Kilz · LD290-02

#B48347

Bean Pot

Hirshfield's · H0127

#8B6B51

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-77

#A4937D

Natural Cork — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Natural Cork have?
Natural Cork by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural Cork in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Cork from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Cork are Burnished Brandy by Behr (a near-identical match), Burnished Brandy by Behr (a near-identical match), Rich Clay Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural Cork?
Natural Cork has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

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