ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cabin Fever (1540) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Pantalon (No.221) and Behr Mountain Olive (N350-7A). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 12.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6C6453 |
| RGB | 108, 100, 83 |
| HSL | 41°, 13%, 37% |
About Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever (1540) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 13, Cabin Fever absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cabin Fever's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Country Life (1490), it's darker.
How Cabin Fever changes with the light
Cabin Fever 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
Cabin Fever will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Cabin Fever 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 Cabin Fever from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Cabin Fever will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cabin Fever in real homes
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Cabin Fever 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Rosemary (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cabin Fever questions
What undertone does Cabin Fever have?
Cabin Fever has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cabin Fever's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cabin Fever a light or dark color?
Cabin Fever has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Cabin Fever absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Cabin Fever in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Pantalon No.221 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cabin Fever?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cabin Fever's undertone.
Where does Cabin Fever work best?
Cabin Fever works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Cabin Fever absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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