Cinnamon Cake 3010-6 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A96245, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rustic Hills from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A96245 · 3010-6
Cinnamon Cake
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinnamon Cake Technical Profile
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Cinnamon Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cinnamon Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCinnamon Cake
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRustic Hills
Rustic Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brandi-Ed Orange
Dutch Boy
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
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cinnamon Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cinnamon Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cinnamon Cake are Rustic Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunbaked Earth by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cinnamon Cake'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 Cake?
Cinnamon Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, 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 Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.