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Glidden Cabernet

PPG1049-6 · #8E5B68 · LRV ~14.2

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Cabernet (~97% proximity)

Cabernet (PPG1049-6) is a dark red from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Cabernet (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Cabernet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

14.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1049-6

HEX

#8E5B68

RGB

142, 91, 104

HSL

345°, 22%, 46%

Family

Reds

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Cabernet FAQ

What is the LRV of Cabernet?

Cabernet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Cabernet in other brands?

PPG: Cabernet (PPG1049-6), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Bush (SW 6292), ~95% proximity; Valspar: High Country Rose (1007-5B), ~90% proximity; Behr: Tropical Hibiscus (M130-6), ~90% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Love Affair (1266), ~88% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: In A Maroon Mood (DEFD06), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Concerto (HGSW6298), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), ~78% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cabernet?

The HEX code of Cabernet (PPG1049-6) is #8E5B68, RGB 142, 91, 104. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.