Benjamin Moore Cork 2153-40
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| Official page: | Cork 2153-40 |
| Code: | 2153-40 |
| Name: | Cork |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Cork?
Benjamin Moore Cork 2153-40 is a warm, muted golden tan with a noticeable honey-yellow cast. Its mid-light value gives walls color without making a room feel heavy, especially in spaces with ample daylight. In brighter light, Cork can read as softly sunlit and sandy; under warm evening bulbs, its ochre notes become more pronounced. It suits dining rooms, hallways, and kitchens, where it pairs naturally with creamy whites, aged brass, walnut, rattan, and terracotta accents. Use this shade on full walls for a grounded backdrop or on cabinetry for a warmer alternative to pale wood finishes.
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LRV of Cork
Cork has an LRV of 44.58% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 44.58%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #D1B071 |
| RGB Decimal | 209, 176, 113 |
| RGB Percent | 81.96%, 69.02%, 44.31% |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 45.93% Value: 81.96% |
| HSL | hsl(39, 51, 63) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.79 Yellow: 45.93 Key: 18.04 |
| YIQ | Y: 178.685 I: 39.909 Q: -12.625 |
| XYZ | X: 44.802 Y: 45.801 Z: 22.099 |
| CIE Lab | L:73.416 a:3.711 b:36.631 |
| CIE Luv | L:73.416 u:25.483 v:45.947 |
| Decimal | 13742193 |
| Hunter Lab | 67.676, -0.266, 28.013 |
