Ref. #8E3F21 · 230D-7
Cinnamon Brandy
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnamon Brandy Technical Profile
What color is Cinnamon Brandy? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #8E3F21. Colors similar to Cinnamon Brandy include Dutch Boy Terra Cotta, RAL Copper Brown, Valspar Red Maple. Cinnamon Brandy has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Cinnamon Brandy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Cinnamon Brandy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinnamon Brandy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnamon Brandy
#8E3F21
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B8847
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinnamon Brandy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinnamon Brandy 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cinnamon Brandy.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cinnamon Brandy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnamon Brandy have?
Cinnamon Brandy by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Cinnamon Brandy from other brands?
The closest matches are Terra Cotta by Dutch Boy (#864326), Copper Brown by RAL (#8E402A), Red Maple by Valspar (#904929). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cinnamon Brandy?
Cinnamon Brandy has an LRV of 14.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cinnamon Brandy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.