Cork Wedge
With a focus on versatile tones, Cork Wedge (7539) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#C1A98A
LRV
41.60
Cork Wedge's Color Strip
Cork Wedge is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bittersweet Stem and Townhall Tan. The strip spans from Colony Buff at the lightest end to Burnished Brandy at the deepest. Color strip 292 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Cork Wedge in Real Rooms
Cork Wedge has a medium-high LRV of 41.6 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, front door, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, mudroom, patio and house.
1 Home Office Photo
Cork Wedge in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Cork Wedge in a neutral home office
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Cork Wedge makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
scandinavian front door featuring Cork Wedge by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Cork Wedge does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Cork Wedge paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Cork Wedge has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Cork Wedge — vintage bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Cork Wedge suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A art deco bedroom painted in Cork Wedge
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Cork Wedge in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Cork Wedge — modern luxury kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Cork Wedge acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
A minimalist living room painted in Cork Wedge
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Cork Wedge on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Cork Wedge paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
The way Cork Wedge interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
aesthetic patio featuring Cork Wedge by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Cork Wedge is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Cork Wedge color — maximalist house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 42, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
Irish Cream reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 42), opening up a space where Cork Wedge encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 9, Cork Wedge is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 42, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 42 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 42 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Cork Wedge reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 42 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Sawgrass Basket reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Cork Wedge reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Cork Wedge reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cork Wedge reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Cork Wedge reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Cork Wedge reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 42), opening up a space where Cork Wedge encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 20, Cork Wedge is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Barcelona Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Windsor Greige reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Relaxed Khaki reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 42 vs 25, Cork Wedge is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (42 vs 36) makes Cork Wedge the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (42 vs 31) makes Cork Wedge the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 42 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (42 vs 34) makes Cork Wedge the marginally brighter of the two.