Cinnamon Slate
Benjamin Moore · 2113-40
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The Analysis
Cinnamon Slate is a mid-toned, muted mauve-brown that absorbs significant light rather than reflecting it. Because of its low LRV of 19.09, it will make a room feel cozier and more enclosed, which is excellent for creating intimacy but can make a small room feel significantly tighter.
This shade acts best as a moody backdrop or a bold accent wall. It is too heavy for a primary wall colour in a windowless room, but it performs beautifully in libraries, dens, or dining rooms where you want a sense of weight and purpose.
LRV 19History & Origin
This colour leans into a Heritage aesthetic, reminiscent of the complex, earth-toned pigments popular in late 19th-century interior palettes. It feels collected and timeless rather than trendy or mass-produced.
How to Use It
Pair this with warm walnut wood tones to highlight its brown undertones and aged brass hardware to provide a subtle, metallic contrast. Avoid stark white trim, which will look too clinical; opt for a creamy off-white or a monochromatic, darker trim instead.
The Mood
Living with this colour feels grounding and stable. It lacks the starkness of gray or the intensity of bright red, making it a restful, sophisticated choice for spaces where you want to wind down.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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