Benjamin Moore Cinnamon 2174-20

Official page:Cinnamon 2174-20
Code:2174-20
Name:Cinnamon
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Cinnamon?

Elevate your space with the warm and inviting hues of Benjamin Moore 2174-20 Cinnamon. This rich and earthy color exudes a cozy charm that is perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere in any room. Pair Cinnamon with soft neutrals like ivory and taupe for a sophisticated look, or add a pop of contrast with deep blues and greens for a bold, modern twist. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color in your decor scheme, Benjamin Moore's Cinnamon adds depth and character to any space. Infuse your home with style and warmth by incorporating this versatile color into your design palette.

Benjamin Moore Cinnamon reviews

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What are Benjamin Moore Cinnamon undertones?

Cinnamon has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#984F3B

RGB code:

152, 79, 59

Is Benjamin Moore Cinnamon 2174-20 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 13° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

2174-20 Cinnamon HSL code: 13, 44%, 41%

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

How light temperature affects Cinnamon

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cinnamon:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cinnamon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 193, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Cinnamon

Cinnamon has an LRV of 12.93% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.93%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#984F3BCopy color code
RGB Decimal152, 79, 59Copy color code
RGB Percent59.61%, 30.98%, 23.14%Copy color code
HSVHue: 13° Saturation: 61.18% Value: 59.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(13, 44, 41)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.03 Yellow: 61.18 Key: 40.39Copy color code
YIQY: 98.547 I: 49.928 Q: 9.218Copy color code
XYZX: 16.535 Y: 12.585 Z: 5.695Copy color code
CIE LabL:42.131 a:28.558 b:25.431Copy color code
CIE LuvL:42.131 u:54.534 v:22.434Copy color code
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Hunter Lab35.475, 21.12, 15.315Copy color code
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