Ref. #5E5349 · 1021-7
Cabin Fever
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cabin Fever Technical Profile
What color is Cabin Fever? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5E5349. Colors similar to Cabin Fever include Valspar Swiss Chocolate, Hirshfield's Wildwood, Vista Paint Wildwood. Cabin Fever has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Cabin Fever creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cabin Fever pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cabin Fever
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabin Fever
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabin Fever
#5E5349
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838257
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabin Fever
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabin Fever 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Cabin Fever.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabin Fever — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabin Fever have?
Cabin Fever by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cabin Fever from other brands?
The closest matches are Swiss Chocolate by Valspar (#5D5249), Wildwood by Hirshfield's (#60554C), Wildwood by Vista Paint (#5E5449). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cabin Fever?
Cabin Fever has an LRV of 9.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Cabin Fever's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.