Cabin In The Woods MQ2-35 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5C4D49, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nomad from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C4D49 · MQ2-35
Cabin In The Woods
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cabin In The Woods in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabin In The Woods in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCabin In The Woods
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsNomad
Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Virginia Soil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
Nearly identical
Cattail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabin In The Woods
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabin In The Woods
#5C4D49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#827556
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabin In The Woods
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabin In The Woods Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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Cabin In The Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabin In The Woods have?
Cabin In The Woods by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cabin In The Woods in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabin In The Woods from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabin In The Woods are Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Virginia Soil by Valspar (a near-identical match), Chocolate Pretzel by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabin In The Woods's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cabin In The Woods?
Cabin In The Woods has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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