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Cabernet

#8E5B68

RGB 142, 91, 104 · HSL 345°, 22%, 46% · CMYK 0, 36, 27, 44

Cabernet is #8E5B68 in HEX — rgb(142, 91, 104), hsl(345°, 22%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 27%, 44%).

Cabernet pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 22%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8E5B68

RGB142, 91, 104

HSL345°, 22%, 46%

HSV345°, 36%, 56%

CMYK0, 36, 27, 44

Decimal9329512

CSS RGBrgb(142, 91, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 22%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cabernet 1049-6

Exact match

Behr

Gentle Doe 170F-6

ΔE 1.3 · #915E6A

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Bush SW6292

ΔE 2.5 · #8D5869

Dulux

Berry Smoothie S48F7

ΔE 3.2 · #885362

Valspar

Valley Bloom 1006-5A

ΔE 3.2 · #916270

Hallman-Lindsay

Prosperity 107

ΔE 3.7 · #915F66

Vista Paint

Mi Amor K-1153

ΔE 4 · #936168

Benjamin Moore

Love 1266

ΔE 5.8 · #865A5E

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 5.9 · #7E4E5E

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 7.3 · #82495A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 12.5 · #6D4247

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.8 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.8 · #6F595D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.1 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 24.1 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E5B68

#5B8F82

Analogous

#8F5B82

#8E5B68

#8F685B

Triadic

#8E5B68

#688F5B

#5B688F

Split-Complementary

#8E5B68

#5B8F68

#5B828F

Tetradic

#8E5B68

#828F5B

#5B8F82

#685B8F

Monochromatic

#322024

#603E46

#8E5B68

#B18691

#CFB4BB

Rectangle

#8E5B68

#8F825B

#5B8F82

#5B688F

Compound

#8E5B68

#8F685B

#5B8F82

#5B828F

Variations

Lighter

#A97985

#BC9DA5

#D6C7CB

Darker

#744853

#503139

#2F1C21

Saturation

#7D6E71

#8F5B68

#BD2E52

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.46:1

vs Black

3.85:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5B68

#737167

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5B68

#666666

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5B68

#8C5F60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cabernet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#AA7169

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E5B68

Daylight 5500K

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

#97768D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B7D70

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: #8E5B68;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5B68;

CSS Variable

--color-cabernet: #8E5B68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabernet': '#8E5B68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5B68] text-[#8E5B68]

SCSS

$cabernet: #8E5B68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5B68?

#8E5B68 is Cabernet, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5B68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cabernet?

Cabernet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cabernet?

Cabernet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. 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 #8E5B68. In RGB it's 142, 91, 104, and in HSL it's 345°, 22%, 46%.

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