Ref. #DFC1B8 · S200-2
Cinnamon Tea
57%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnamon Tea Technical Profile
What color is Cinnamon Tea? It's a light warm red with the hex code #DFC1B8. Colors similar to Cinnamon Tea include Dunn-Edwards Traveling Tan, Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow, MPC Dermatone. Cinnamon Tea has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Cinnamon Tea sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Cinnamon Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinnamon Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnamon Tea
#DFC1B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A482
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinnamon Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinnamon Tea 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 Tea.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cinnamon Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnamon Tea have?
Cinnamon Tea by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Cinnamon Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Traveling Tan by Dunn-Edwards (#DEC1B8), Pink Shadow by Sherwin-Williams (#DEC3B9), Dermatone by MPC (#E5C2B8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cinnamon Tea?
Cinnamon Tea has an LRV of 57.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cinnamon Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.