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Cork Bark

#7E6B43

RGB 126, 107, 67 · HSL 41°, 31%, 38% · CMYK 0, 15, 47, 51

Cork Bark is #7E6B43 in HEX — rgb(126, 107, 67), hsl(41°, 31%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 47%, 51%).

Cork Bark pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 31%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7E6B43

RGB126, 107, 67

HSL41°, 31%, 38%

HSV41°, 47%, 49%

CMYK0, 15, 47, 51

Decimal8284995

CSS RGBrgb(126, 107, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 31%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bambino 326

ΔE 0.9 · #7E6C45

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 1.4 · #7A6841

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 1.5 · #806D47

Vista Paint

Golden Summer C-304

ΔE 1.5 · #816B44

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 2 · #846F46

Behr

Warm Earth 290F-6

ΔE 2 · #846E46

Dunn-Edwards

Mossy DE6189

ΔE 3.2 · #857349

PPG

Seasoned Acorn 1096-7

ΔE 3.3 · #7F6640

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 5.8 · #826D4F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7 · #8F6E46

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 7.5 · #6A5F31

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 8.1 · #6F6A49

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.9 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.6 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 12.4 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.6 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7E6B43

#43567F

Analogous

#7F4E43

#7E6B43

#747F43

Triadic

#7E6B43

#437F6C

#6C437F

Split-Complementary

#7E6B43

#43747F

#4E437F

Tetradic

#7E6B43

#437F4E

#43567F

#7F4374

Monochromatic

#1B170E

#4D4128

#7E6B43

#AC9562

#C7B794

Rectangle

#7E6B43

#567F43

#43567F

#6C437F

Compound

#7E6B43

#747F43

#43567F

#4E437F

Variations

Lighter

#A88F59

#B9A987

#D4CCBC

Darker

#675734

#473C23

#2A2314

Saturation

#6A6458

#7F6C43

#A07821

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.16:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7E6B43

#786F43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E6B43

#6F6F4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E6B43

#80666A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cork Bark brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#9E7D4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#7E6B43

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8B8272

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3D4A68

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #7E6B43;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E6B43;

CSS Variable

--color-cork-bark: #7E6B43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cork-bark': '#7E6B43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E6B43] text-[#7E6B43]

SCSS

$cork-bark: #7E6B43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E6B43?

#7E6B43 is Cork Bark, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7E6B43 warm or cool?

Cork Bark reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cork Bark?

Cork Bark works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Cork Bark?

Cork Bark pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cork Bark?

You can download Cork Bark on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cork Bark?

The hex code is #7E6B43. In RGB it's 126, 107, 67, and in HSL it's 41°, 31%, 38%.

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