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Benjamin Moore has just unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Color of the Year, and it’s a game-changer! Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is a warm and inviting hue that combines heathered plum with velvety brown, creating a nuanced choice that makes a statement without overwhelming your space. It offers a rich, versatile option that can elevate your home decor. Let’s take a closer look!
Why Is Cinnamon Slate Benjamin-Moore’s Color of the Year 2025?
According to Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Color and Design Spokesperson, this year’s color choice comes from a collective need to capture “balance and reassurance” in the home with restorative color. Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore’s Director of Color Marketing and Design says, “It reflects a sentiment that’s in the air…that yearning for comfort and having a color that’s really going to surround you in a beautiful way.” Benjamin Moore designers note that this year’s choice has a similar confidence and strength as previous COTY selections (like Blue Nova and Raspberry Blush) but is a lot more understated and nuanced.
What Color Is Cinnamon Slate?
Everyone perceives color a little differently. For that reason, we like to look at something a little more objective – the spectral data. We can actually use tools like colorimeters and spectrophotometers to accurately measure a color’s dominant wavelength (or hue angle), chroma, and other characteristics. Cinnamon Slate has a hue angle of 19.633°. This means Cinnamon Slate is technically part of the Red hue family. It’s also got a reasonably high chroma value (8.718), which means that while it has a decent amount of color, it’s calmed down by a healthy dose of gray. Most people will see this color as a plummy brown or a muted, grayish purple.
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What Is Cinnamon Slate’s LRV? How Light Influences This Color
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much available light a paint reflects, with 100% being highly reflective and zero being not reflective at all. Cinnamon Slate has an LRV of 19.71, which means it’s quite dark. Depending on the time of day and the natural light in your room, this shade can reveal different hues. In brighter spaces, you may notice its gray hints, while darker areas can showcase deeper burgundy tones. This unique interplay makes it a fantastic choice for various settings, allowing for creativity in home staging and interior design.
What Other Paint Colors Coordinate with Cinnamon Slate? Exploring the Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2025 Palette
Cinnamon Slate is part of a thoughtfully curated collection called Color Trends 2025, which includes stunning complementary shades such as Rosepine 461, a complex sage green, and Tissue Pink 1163, a delicate blush tint. This palette simplifies the process of mixing and matching colors, making it easier for homeowners and decorators to achieve cohesive designs throughout their spaces. Take a look at the 2025 selections:
Why Choose Cinnamon Slate for Your Home? How to Use it
As we transition away from the deep, dramatic colors dominating social media, Cinnamon Slate emerges as a refreshing alternative. Magno especially likes Cinnamon Slate for living rooms, balanced with a variety of neutrals and textured materials. This captivating shade brings presence and depth, making it ideal for both bold statements and subtle accents in any room.
Transform Your Space with Cinnamon Slate
As you plan your next home decor project, consider incorporating Cinnamon Slate into your design. Its rich yet approachable color can transform living rooms, bedrooms, or any space that needs a touch of sophistication. Whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere or a chic statement, this color provides endless possibilities!
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Vannessa Rhoades
Vannessa Rhoades is the author of Just Right! Easy DIY Home Staging and the founder of the award-winning firm, Three Bears Home Staging®. She specializes in providing positive, empowering virtual consultations that help homeowners and real estate agents all across the country sell more quickly and for more money.