Cabernet
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Cabernet (EX122) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#674840
LRV
7.89
Cabernet's Color Strip
Cabernet is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between California Rustic and Silhouette. The strip spans from Pharaoh at the lightest end to Cabin at the deepest. Strip Ex18 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Cabernet in Real Rooms
Cabernet has a low LRV of 7.89 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Cabernet on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
The walls here show Cabernet in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Cabernet in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A bedroom painted in Cabernet — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Cabernet in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Cabernet in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
See Cabernet in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Cabernet shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
A foyer painted in Cabernet sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Cabernet's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Cabernet manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Cabernet holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Cabernet in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
See how Cabernet holds up in a real living room setting.
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