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.
Ref. #8C664E · 2008-7A
Natural Cork
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Natural Cork Technical Profile
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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
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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.