Ref. #A96245 · 3010-6
Cinnamon Cake
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnamon Cake Technical Profile
What color is Cinnamon Cake? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A96245. Colors similar to Cinnamon Cake include Vista Paint Rustic Hills, MPC Crescent Copper Met., Vista Paint Pretty Parasol. Cinnamon Cake has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Cinnamon Cake 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 Cake 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 Cake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rustic Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crescent Copper Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Georgia Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red Cent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fragrant Cloves
PPG
Very similar
Nouveau Copper
Behr
Very similar
Pilgrimage Foliage
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinnamon Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinnamon Cake
#A96245
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACA175
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinnamon Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinnamon Cake 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cinnamon Cake.
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 Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinnamon Cake have?
Cinnamon Cake by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Cinnamon Cake from other brands?
The closest matches are Rustic Hills by Vista Paint (#A96348), Crescent Copper Met. by MPC (#AA6549), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (#AA5F3F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cinnamon Cake?
Cinnamon Cake has an LRV of 17.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cinnamon Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.