Cabin Fever 1540 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6D6554, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6D6554 · 1540
Cabin Fever
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cabin Fever Technical Profile
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Cabin Fever in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabin Fever in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCabin Fever
Nearly identical
RALBeige Grey
Beige Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Shaker Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Carlton Clay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prairie Foliage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ivy Topiary
Behr
Very similar
Bronzed Ivy
PPG
Very similar
Eclipse
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aran Isle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Monk's Cloth
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabin Fever
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabin Fever
#6D6554
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A9262
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabin Fever
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabin Fever 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 Cabin Fever.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabin Fever — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabin Fever have?
Cabin Fever by Benjamin Moore 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 Fever in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabin Fever from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabin Fever are Beige Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Shaker Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Carlton Clay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabin Fever'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 Fever?
Cabin Fever has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, 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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Why Cabin Fever's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.