Cinnabar ICC-72 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8D4C46, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Decadent Red from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8D4C46 · ICC-72
Cinnabar
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnabar Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D4C46
RGB141, 76, 70
Estimated LRV11.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Cinnabar
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Decadent Red
Valspar
#904C44
Close digital match
Burnt Russet
Benjamin Moore
#894E46
Close digital match
Quintessential
Hirshfield's
#8C4F46
Close digital match
Red Clay
Dunn-Edwards
#8F4B41
Close digital match
Red Clay
PPG
#89483E
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Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
#8F4E4D
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Rembrandt Ruby
Sherwin-Williams
#974F49
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Richardson Brick
Vista Paint
#834A45
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Strattford
Dutch Boy
#8B534E
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Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
#9A5153
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Colors That Work With Cinnabar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnabar
#8D4C46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C876A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinnabar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinnabar Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cinnabar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnabar have?
Cinnabar by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cinnabar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cinnabar are Decadent Red by Valspar (a close digital match), Burnt Russet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Quintessential by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cinnabar's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cinnabar?
Cinnabar has a estimated lightness value of 11.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cinnabar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.