Ref. #8C664E · 2008-7A
Natural Cork
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Natural Cork Technical Profile
What color is Natural Cork? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8C664E. Colors similar to Natural Cork include Behr Burnished Brandy, MPC Henna Gold Met., MPC Golden Umber Met.. Natural Cork has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Natural Cork creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Natural Cork pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Natural Cork
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Cork
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Natural 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 Natural Cork.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Cork — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Cork have?
Natural Cork by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Natural Cork from other brands?
The closest matches are Burnished Brandy by Behr (#8B654F), Henna Gold Met. by MPC (#8B6852), Golden Umber Met. by MPC (#8B6852). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Natural Cork?
Natural Cork has an LRV of 15.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural Cork's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.