Cabot CC-480 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A08F7D, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moth Wing from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A08F7D · CC-480
Cabot
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cabot Technical Profile
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Cabot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCabot
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMoth Wing
Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cozy Cocoa
Behr
Nearly identical
Rapid Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Maitake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone Terrace
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tropical Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mission Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Rain Barrel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabot
#A08F7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabot 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 Cabot.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabot have?
Cabot by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cabot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabot are Moth Wing by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Woodbridge by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cozy Cocoa by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabot'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 Cabot?
Cabot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Cabot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.