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Ref. #A08F7D · CC-480

Cabot

29%LRV Value
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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.

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Cabot Technical Profile

HEX Code#A08F7D
RGB160, 143, 125
LRV28.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Clifton Point

Complement

Acceleration

Cabot Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cabot.

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-77

#A4937D

Studio Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-380

#A08F85

Bed

Benjamin Moore · CC-632

#9A9376

Sage Mountain

Benjamin Moore · 1488

#969280

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Old Salem Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-94

#A59B7A

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bread Basket

PPG · 1087-6

#AB8659

Golden Granola

PPG · 1094-5

#B8996B

Muddy Paws

Dutch Boy · 216-5DB

#A5865F

Shutter Brown

Valspar · 2007-9A

#736355

Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE6166

#C6A668

Key Keeper

Hirshfield's · 0290

#A48A62

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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