ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cabernet (2116-30) is a very dark cool gray with a violet undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum (SW 6271). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 11.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6B5A64 |
| RGB | 107, 90, 100 |
| HSL | 325°, 9%, 39% |
About Cabernet
Cabernet (2116-30) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 11, Cabernet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Cabernet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Wild Mulberry (CSP-475), it's warmer.
How Cabernet changes with the light
Cabernet is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Cabernet will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Cabernet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Cabernet from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Cabernet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Cabernet in real homes
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Cabernet equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cabernet questions
What undertone does Cabernet have?
Cabernet has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Cabernet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Cabernet a light or dark color?
Cabernet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Cabernet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Cabernet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cabernet?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Cabernet's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Cabernet work best?
Cabernet works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Cabernet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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