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Benjamin Moore Cabernet

2116-30 · #6C5B65 · LRV 11.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Urban Legend is a 95% match

Cabernet (2116-30) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 11.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Urban Legend (95% match).

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LRV

11.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

2116-30

HEX

#6C5B65

RGB

108, 91, 101

HSL

325°, 9%, 39%

Family

Reds

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Cabernet FAQ

What undertone does Cabernet have?

Cabernet is a deep red with a moderate violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Cabernet?

Cabernet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Cabernet in other brands?

Behr: Urban Legend (N100-6), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum (SW 6271), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum (HGSW6271), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Purple Trinket (DE5979), 91%; Glidden: Pinot Noir (PPG13-18), 90%; Valspar: Forge (8004-48F), 89%; PPG: Pinot Noir (PPG13-18), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 79%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cabernet?

The HEX code of Cabernet (2116-30) is #6C5B65, RGB 108, 91, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.