Cabernet 2116-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6C5B65, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Beet from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C5B65 · 2116-30
Cabernet
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cabernet Technical Profile
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Cabernet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabernet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCabernet
Nearly identical
KilzRoasted Beet
Roasted Beet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ripened Plum
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Preservation Plum
Behr
Nearly identical
Expressive Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet Currant
Valspar
Very similar
Legacy Plum
PPG
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Purple Trinket
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Victorian Violet
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabernet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabernet
#6C5B65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#966468
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabernet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabernet 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cabernet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabernet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabernet have?
Cabernet by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Cabernet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabernet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabernet are Roasted Beet by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ripened Plum by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Preservation Plum by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabernet'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 Cabernet?
Cabernet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cabernet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.