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Benjamin Moore

Cork

2153-40

Cork is a golden tan with subtle yellow undertones that give it an earthy, organic warmth. With an LRV of 44.58, it sits in the mid-range for light reflectance, reading as a definite color rather than a neutral. It carries enough depth to anchor a wall without darkening a room significantly.

Living rooms and dining areas benefit from its warm saturation, especially under natural light. White Dove or Natural Cream work as lighter companions for trim and ceilings, while Hale Navy or Forest Green provide grounded contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2153-40

Collection

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Cork in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cork under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cork under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

51%

Saturated

LRV

44.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#D1B071
RGB Decimal
209, 176, 113
RGB Percent
82.0%, 69.0%, 44.3%
HSL
39.4, 51.1%, 63.1%
HSV
39.4, 45.9%, 82.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 15.8%, 45.9%, 18.0%
YIQ
178.7, 40.0, -12.7
XYZ
44.80, 45.80, 22.10
CIE Lab
73.41, 3.71, 36.62
CIE Luv
73.41, 25.48, 45.94
Hunter Lab
67.67, 3.46, 26.38
Decimal
13742193

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

CorkAutumn GoldAntique BronzeCorduroy

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

CorkSo CloseFranklin WhiteGrow

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

CorkPeriwinkleWaterdropGraupel

Analogous

Adjacent colors

CorkPear GreenVintage CoralSpring Leaf

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

CorkVintage CoralObsessedLittle Bow Pink

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Tavern Ochre

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Drops Of Honey

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Glittering Sun

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