ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cinnabar (CSP-1165) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Red Bay (SW 6321) and Farrow & Ball Incarnadine (No.248). For trim, try Touch of Pink (2008-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 11.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #944544 |
| RGB | 148, 69, 68 |
| HSL | 1°, 37%, 42% |
About Cinnabar
Cinnabar (CSP-1165) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 11, Cinnabar absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cinnabar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Maple Leaf Red (2084-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cinnabar changes with the light
Cinnabar is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Cinnabar will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Cinnabar will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Cinnabar can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cinnabar will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cinnabar in real homes
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Cinnabar equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cinnabar questions
What undertone does Cinnabar have?
Cinnabar has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cinnabar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cinnabar a light or dark color?
Cinnabar has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Cinnabar absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Cinnabar in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine No.248 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cinnabar?
Try Touch of Pink (2008-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cinnabar's undertone.
Where does Cinnabar work best?
Cinnabar works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Cinnabar absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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