Cabin Plank 2011-10 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5F4F48, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Authentic Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #5F4F48 · 2011-10
Cabin Plank
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cabin Plank Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F4F48
RGB95, 79, 72
Estimated LRV8.5
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Cabin Plank
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Authentic Brown
PPG
#61514A
Close digital match
Scented Clove
Behr
#5E504A
Close digital match
Branchport Brown
Benjamin Moore
#61524B
Close digital match
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#5B4B44
Close digital match
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
#5E4F46
Close digital match
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
#604E44
Close digital match
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
#61534B
Close digital match
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
#5B4F49
Close digital match
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
#5D524E
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Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
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Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
Visible digital difference
Terra Brown
RAL
#4E3B31
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Cabin Plank
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabin Plank
#5F4F48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837A57
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabin Plank
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabin Plank 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabin Plank — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabin Plank have?
Cabin Plank by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Cabin Plank from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabin Plank are Authentic Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Scented Clove by Behr (a close digital match), Branchport Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cabin Plank'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 Cabin Plank?
Cabin Plank has a estimated lightness value of 8.5, 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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