Cardamom CB5 is a brown paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #665F4B, 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.
Ref. #665F4B · CB5
Cardamom
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cardamom Technical Profile
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Cardamom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cardamom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCardamom
Nearly identical
BehrSquirrels Nest
Squirrels Nest
Behr
Nearly identical
Bronzed Ivy
PPG
Nearly identical
Amazon Silt
Valspar
Nearly identical
Durango
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Warren Tavern
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nettle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jungle Cover
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cardamom
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Cardamom.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cardamom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cardamom have?
Cardamom by Farrow & Ball 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 Cardamom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cardamom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cardamom are Squirrels Nest by Behr (a near-identical match), Deer Trail by Behr (a near-identical match), Ivy Topiary by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cardamom's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.