2116-30

Benjamin Moore Cabernet

Benjamin Moore Cabernet 2116-30 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Cabernet paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2116-30. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cabernet 2116-30
Color code:2116-30
Color name:Cabernet
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Cabernet for bedroom

  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet bedroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet bedroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet bedroom
    Plan Home visualization

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Cabernet for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet living room interior
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet victorian house interior
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet cozy living room
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet living room walls
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet living room
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet japandi interior
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet living room
    Plan Home visualization

Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple color shade can create a unique space

Cabernet for bathroom

  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet bathroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet minimalist bathroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet bathroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet minimalist bathroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet bathroom
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet minimalist bathroom
    Plan Home visualization

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Cabernet on kitchen cabinets

  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen cabinets
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen cabinets
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet small kitchen cabinets
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen cabinets
    Plan Home visualization

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Cabernet reviews

  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet wall
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen painted backsplash
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen backsplash
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen review
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kitchen cabinets
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet kidsroom interior, children's room
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet modern interior
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet living room interior
    Plan Home visualization
  • Benjamin Moore Cabernet living room
    Plan Home visualization

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Try before you buy

100% accurate
paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

LRV of Cabernet

Cabernet 2116-30 has an LRV of 12.66% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 12.66% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Cabernet undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Cabernet undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

R
G
B

HEX value

HEX value:

#6B5A64

RGB code:

107, 90, 100

Is Benjamin Moore Cabernet 2116-30 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 325° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2116-30 Cabernet HSL code: 325, 9%, 39%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cabernet:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Benjamin Moore 2116-30 Cabernet

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Cabernet 2116-30 vs Wild Mulberry CSP-475

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Benjamin Moore Cabernet 2116-30 vs Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475Benjamin Moore Cabernet 2116-30
LRV: 12.66%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 14.03%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Cabernet 2116-30 vs Overcoat CC-544

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Benjamin Moore Cabernet 2116-30 vs Benjamin Moore Overcoat CC-544Benjamin Moore Cabernet 2116-30
LRV: 12.66%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 15.23%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#6B5A64copy color code
RGB Decimal107, 90, 100copy color code
RGB Percent41.96%, 35.29%, 39.22%copy color code
HSVHue: 325° Saturation: 15.89% Value: 41.96%copy color code
HSLhsl(325, 9, 39)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.89 Yellow: 6.54 Key: 58.04copy color code
YIQY: 96.223 I: 6.917 Q: 6.708copy color code
XYZX: 12.019 Y: 11.358 Z: 13.612copy color code
CIE LabL:40.178 a:8.822 b:-3.147copy color code
CIE LuvL:40.178 u:9.156 v:-5.433copy color code
Decimal7035492copy color code
Hunter lab33.702, 4.68, -0.356copy color code
Copy color code
Copy paint color code