Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Cabot Trail |
| SKU | 998 |
| Hex | #9F8E7C |
| RGB | 159, 142, 124 |
| HSL | 31°, 15%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Cabot Trail
Cabot Trail sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cabot Trail is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Cabot Trail within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9F8E7C in HSL space. Pair Cabot Trail with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Cabot Trail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cabot Trail from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 998 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cabot Trail
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cabot Trail is Woodbridge (SW 9618). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Woodbridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Woodbridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Behr's nearest match is Antique Leather (UL140-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cabot Trail without repainting risk. See the full Antique Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Terrace (8005-5E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cabot Trail without repainting risk. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cabot Trail
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cabot Trail is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Roasted Chestnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cabot Trail without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cabot Trail. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cabot Trail
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Market Mushroom (HGSW 3084), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cabot Trail without repainting risk. See the full Market Mushroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Incense Stick (DEBN73), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cabot Trail without repainting risk. See the full Incense Stick swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cabot Trail. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cabot Trail. The nearest is Kinderhook Clay (H123) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cabot Trail. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Rodda's nearest match is Mocha (CA048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cabot Trail without repainting risk. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cabot Trail
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cabot Trail. The nearest is Parador (C2-922) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parador swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cabot Trail
At Backdrop, the closest color to Cabot Trail is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cabot Trail
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cabot Trail. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →