Cardamom CB5 is a brown paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #665F4B, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Squirrels Nest from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #665F4B · CB5
Cardamom
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cardamom Technical Profile
HEX Code#665F4B
RGB102, 95, 75
Estimated LRV11.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#665E49
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Colors That Work With Cardamom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cardamom
#665F4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E895B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cardamom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cardamom 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
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Cardamom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cardamom have?
Cardamom by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cardamom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cardamom are Squirrels Nest by Behr (a close digital match), Deer Trail by Behr (a close digital match), Ivy Topiary by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cardamom'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 Cardamom?
Cardamom has a estimated lightness value of 11.5, 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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