Cinnamon Twist 1081-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9F7250, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chestnut Beach from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F7250 · 1081-6
Cinnamon Twist
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnamon Twist Technical Profile
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Cinnamon Twist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cinnamon Twist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCinnamon Twist
Nearly identical
ValsparChestnut Beach
Chestnut Beach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dodge Pole
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Runyon Canyon Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burnt Toffee
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Glove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Autumn Bark
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinnamon Twist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnamon Twist
#9F7250
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A47B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinnamon Twist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinnamon Twist 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 Twist.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cinnamon Twist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnamon Twist have?
Cinnamon Twist by PPG 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 Cinnamon Twist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cinnamon Twist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cinnamon Twist are Chestnut Beach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dodge Pole by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Runyon Canyon Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cinnamon Twist'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 Twist?
Cinnamon Twist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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 Cinnamon Twist's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.