Cabernet 1049-6 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8E5B68, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Doe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8E5B68 · 1049-6
Cabernet
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cabernet Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E5B68
RGB142, 91, 104
Estimated LRV14.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cabernet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabernet
#8E5B68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A58277
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabernet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabernet 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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Cabernet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabernet have?
Cabernet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Cabernet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabernet are Gentle Doe by Behr (a close digital match), Berry Bush by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Brandy by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cabernet'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 Cabernet?
Cabernet has a estimated lightness value of 14.2, 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 Cabernet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.