Cinnamon Toast 1017-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D7D77, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poised Taupe from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D7D77 · 1017-5
Cinnamon Toast
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cinnamon Toast Technical Profile
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Cinnamon Toast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cinnamon Toast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCinnamon Toast
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPoised Taupe
Poised Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lab Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Utopia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Rabbit Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Carmel Mission
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wild Truffle
Behr
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cinnamon Toast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cinnamon Toast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cinnamon Toast are Poised Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lab Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cinnamon Toast'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 Cinnamon Toast?
Cinnamon Toast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.7, 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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Why Cinnamon Toast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.