Ref. #8D7D77 · 1017-5
Cinnamon Toast
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cinnamon Toast Technical Profile
What color is Cinnamon Toast? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8D7D77. Colors similar to Cinnamon Toast include Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe, Benjamin Moore Powell Smokehouse, Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster. Cinnamon Toast has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Cinnamon Toast creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cinnamon Toast pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cinnamon Toast
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinnamon Toast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnamon Toast
#8D7D77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinnamon Toast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinnamon Toast 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Cinnamon Toast.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cinnamon Toast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnamon Toast have?
Cinnamon Toast by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cinnamon Toast from other brands?
The closest matches are Poised Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (#8C7E78), Powell Smokehouse by Benjamin Moore (#8F807A), Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore (#8F807A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cinnamon Toast?
Cinnamon Toast has an LRV of 21.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cinnamon Toast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.