What color is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is a warm, mid-tone brownish-orange with a golden undertone, hex #D47E30, close to the color of toasted bread crust. It is deeper than honey but lighter than burnt sienna, with a dry, earthy warmth.
What is the meaning of the color Cinnamon?
Named after the spice traded across the ancient world, cinnamon as a color name entered English use alongside the growing spice trade of the 15th and 16th centuries, when cinnamon bark from Sri Lanka commanded high prices in European markets. The spice’s distinctive reddish-brown tone became a recognizable reference point in cloth dyeing and pigment naming during this period. By the 20th century, the name had moved into consumer goods and interior design as a standard descriptor for warm brown-orange tones. Benjamin Moore included Cinnamon as a named paint color in its catalog, anchoring the shade in the residential design market.
What colors go with Cinnamon?
Colors that pair well with Cinnamon include:
Cream: soft, warm contrast
Teal: cool balance
Olive Green: earthy depth
Navy Blue: rich, grounding contrast
Mustard Yellow: warm, tonal harmony
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D47E30 |
color: #D47E30;
|
| RGB | 212, 126, 48 |
color: rgb(212, 126, 48);
|
| RGB Percentage | 83%, 49%, 19% |
color: rgb(83%, 49%, 19%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 41%, 77%, 17% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 29°, 66%, 51% |
color: hsl(29, 66%, 51%);
|
| HSV | 29°, 77%, 83% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 41, 17, 26 |
color: lab(41% 17 26);
|
| Decimal | 13925936 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.cinnamon {
color: #D47E30;
}
$cinnamon: #D47E30;
rgb(212, 126, 48)