Ref. #805B48 · 1071-7
Spiced Cinnamon
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spiced Cinnamon Technical Profile
What color is Spiced Cinnamon? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #805B48. Colors similar to Spiced Cinnamon include Benjamin Moore Grandfather Clock Brown, Dunn-Edwards Burns Cave, Benjamin Moore Abbey Brown. Spiced Cinnamon has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Spiced Cinnamon 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, Spiced Cinnamon 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 Spiced Cinnamon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Cinnamon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Cinnamon
#805B48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978F64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Cinnamon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Cinnamon 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 Spiced Cinnamon.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spiced Cinnamon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Cinnamon have?
Spiced Cinnamon by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Spiced Cinnamon from other brands?
The closest matches are Grandfather Clock Brown by Benjamin Moore (#835C49), Burns Cave by Dunn-Edwards (#7B5847), Abbey Brown by Benjamin Moore (#835B4A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spiced Cinnamon?
Spiced Cinnamon has an LRV of 12.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spiced Cinnamon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.