Valspar

Natural Cork

2008-7A

Natural Cork is a dark cognac brown with a strong orange base. LRV 13 confirms the depth. Use it sparingly on a front door or a paneled bar area where warmth and weight both help.

Cream trim will soften the contrast. Black metal makes it feel more tailored. In flat wall paint, scuffs can show quickly, so choose sheen based on how much contact the surface gets.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2008-7A

Natural 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 Valspar Natural Cork under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Natural Cork under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

38%

Moderate

LRV

13.2
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
#895c3d
RGB Decimal
137, 92, 61
RGB Percent
53.7%, 36.1%, 23.9%
HSL
24.5, 38.4%, 38.8%
HSV
24.5, 55.5%, 53.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 32.8%, 55.5%, 46.3%
YIQ
101.9, 36.8, -0.2
XYZ
14.99, 13.31, 6.19
CIE Lab
43.23, 14.83, 25.19
CIE Luv
43.23, 33.26, 25.46
Hunter Lab
36.48, 11.79, 14.62
Decimal
9002045

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