Cinnabar DE5209 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B9714A, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timeworn Terrcotta from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9714A · DE5209
Cinnabar
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnabar Technical Profile
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Cinnabar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cinnabar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCinnabar
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTimeworn Terrcotta
Timeworn Terrcotta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Firenze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fall Foliage
Behr
Very similar
Truepenny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Confident Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fiesta
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ginger Root
PPG
Very similar
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinnabar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnabar
#B9714A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AC7E
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cinnabar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnabar have?
Cinnabar by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cinnabar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cinnabar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cinnabar are Timeworn Terrcotta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Firenze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glazed Carrot by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.