NEUTRALS

Cabernet

#6C5B65

RGB 108, 91, 101 · HSL 325°, 9%, 39% · CMYK 0, 16, 6, 58

Cabernet is #6C5B65 in HEX — rgb(108, 91, 101), hsl(325°, 9%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 58%).

Cabernet pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 325°, 9%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#6C5B65

RGB108, 91, 101

HSL325°, 9%, 39%

HSV325°, 16%, 42%

CMYK0, 16, 6, 58

Decimal7101285

CSS RGBrgb(108, 91, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 9%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cabernet 2116-30

Exact match

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 1.9 · #685860

Dulux

Fiji Coral S45B6

ΔE 2.5 · #6B5F68

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 2.9 · #695C62

Behr

Preservation Plum PPU17-5

ΔE 3 · #655865

Valspar

Sweet Currant 1001-7A

ΔE 3.2 · #66575D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 4.4 · #6F595D

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 4.7 · #665261

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 4.9 · #605258

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 5.5 · #67626E

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 5.7 · #66626D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 8.2 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 10.8 · #786963

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 11.3 · #6C6881

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.3 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6C5B65

#5A6C62

Analogous

#6B5A6C

#6C5B65

#6C5A5C

Triadic

#6C5B65

#656C5A

#5A656C

Split-Complementary

#6C5B65

#5C6C5A

#5A6C6B

Tetradic

#6C5B65

#6C6B5A

#5A6C62

#5A5C6C

Monochromatic

#191517

#43383E

#6C5B65

#947F8B

#B7A9B1

Rectangle

#6C5B65

#6C625A

#5A6C62

#5A656C

Compound

#6C5B65

#6C5A5C

#5A6C62

#5A6C6B

Variations

Lighter

#8E7784

#A99BA3

#CCC5C9

Darker

#574851

#3C3138

#231D20

Saturation

#666164

#6C5A65

#9A2D6C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C5B65

#616265

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C5B65

#5E5E64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C5B65

#6B5D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cabernet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#907167

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6C5B65

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7E768B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F6A51

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6C5B65;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C5B65;

CSS Variable

--color-cabernet: #6C5B65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabernet': '#6C5B65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C5B65] text-[#6C5B65]

SCSS

$cabernet: #6C5B65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C5B65?

#6C5B65 is Cabernet, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6C5B65 warm or cool?

Cabernet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cabernet?

Cabernet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Cabernet?

Cabernet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cabernet?

You can download Cabernet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cabernet?

The hex code is #6C5B65. In RGB it's 108, 91, 101, and in HSL it's 325°, 9%, 39%.

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