Cabernet vs Kalamata paint color comparison

Cabernet vs Kalamata

CabernetBenjamin MoorevsKalamataBenjamin MooreΔE 7.2 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cabernet reads as grey, while Kalamata reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cabernet
Benjamin Moore · 2116-30
LRV12.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2116-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Kalamata
Benjamin Moore · AF-630
LRV11.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-630
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cabernet vs Kalamata Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cabernet on one side and Kalamata on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.