PPG • PPG1049-6
Cabernet
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Cabernet remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#8e5b68
LRV
14.00
Light Reflectance Valuedark
14.00
Cabernet's Color Strip
Cabernet is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mauve Madness and Red Red Wine. The strip spans from Snowy Mount at the lightest end to Red Red Wine at the deepest. As part of strip PPG1049, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Color Codes
HEX#8e5b68
RGB142, 91, 104
HSL345° 22% 46%
CIE LabL: 44.6 a: 22.8 b: 1.3
XYZX: 17.40 Y: 14.23 Z: 14.93
StripPPG1049 pos. 6