Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect modern plum paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate and if it might be right for your home!

Dark, moody tones are everywhere right now, and I’m not surprised that Cinnamon Slate is Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2025.

It’s a deep plum with velvety brown undertones—a perfect mix of cozy and stylish.

If you’re looking for a color that feels warm but still a little unexpected, Cinnamon Slate is a fantastic choice. It’s bold without being flashy, which makes it so versatile for almost any room or style.

So, let's take a deeper look into this beautiful color, and see how you can use it for your home.

Cinnamon Slate, Benjamin Moore, 2113-40

Cinnamon Slate is a deep plum with hints of velvety brown, perfect for adding some sophistication and stylishness to a space. It's a subtle nod to color and luxury.

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Color Family

Cinnamon Slate is in the purple family.

Light Reflectance Value

19.71

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around.

This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of almost 20, Cinnamon Slate is a medium dark paint color. It holds its color but may still change slightly in various lighting due to its undertones.

RGB Colors

R: 137 G: 116 B: 117

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color.

This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#897475

Undertones

Cinnamon Slate has warm brown and red undertones, which keep this shade of plum from leaning too in-your-face purple. It's more of a mauve.

Cinnamon Slate will show off those velvety brown undertones in south-facing rooms with lots of natural light.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Cinnamon Slate will lean cooler and appear more purple.

Best uses

I’m a big fan of darker colors like Cinnamon Slate for creating cozy, intimate spaces.

Cinnamon Slate is stunning in bedrooms, dens, or even a living room where you want to curl up with a good book.

If you’re not ready to commit to an entire room, try it on built-ins or an accent wall. It’s also gorgeous for:

• Creating a focal point, like a fireplace
• Built-ins for added drama
• An accent wall
• Interior or exterior doors
• Hallways
• Shutters
• Furniture pieces that need a bold update

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Mink Violet
• Behr Plumville
• Sherwin Williams Socialite
• Behr Royal Raisin
• Benjamin Moore Vintage Charm
• Sherwin Williams Soulmate
• Benjamin Moore Frozen in Time

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Coordinating Colors

Pairing Cinnamon Slate with the right colors can completely change its vibe.

It works beautifully with soft neutrals like cream, tan, or gray for a classic look.

For a bolder palette, try deep greens, navy, or even black.

And if you love a more romantic feel, soft pinks and dusty violets complement it perfectly.

Deep earthy tones:

• Stained Glass
• Ashwood Moss
• Rosepine
• Leather Saddle Brown
• Paris Rain

Off-whites:

• Glacier White
• Dove Wing
• Seapearl
• Soft Chamois
• Cloud Cover

Soft violets:

• Porcelain
• New Age
• Piano Concerto
• Organdy
• Iced Mauve

Trim Colors

Cinnamon Slate pairs well with soft whites for trim.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Cinnamon Slate.

Is Cinnamon Slate warm or cool?

Cinnamon Slate is a warm paint color.

What is Benjamin Moore's 2025 Color of the Year?

Benjamin Moore's 2025 Color of the Year is Cinnamon Slate, a deep plum with hints of brown, perfect for adding some sophistication and stylishness to a space.

What's the difference: BM Cinnamon Slate vs SW Socialite?

Cinnamon Slate and Socialite are very similar in color depth, with LRVs of 19.71 and 20.

Between the two, Cinnamon Slate leans a bit more neutral and Socialite more plum.

Note that Benjamin More considers Cinnamon Slate part of its purple family, and Sherwin Williams considers Socialite part of its red family.

Be sure to swatch colors in your space before making a final decision!

What colors go with BM Cinnamon Slate?

BM Cinnamon Slate is versatile enough to go with a variety of colors, including warm neutrals (soft white, off-white, cream, tan, brown, deep gray) as well as earthy tones (blue, green) or soft pink / violet.

For an off-white, consider Glacier White. For a green or blue, consider Stained Glass or Rosepine.

What color trim goes with BM Cinnamon Slate?

As a warm paint color, Cinnamon Slate pairs well with soft whites for trim. Try BM White Dove, SW Alabaster, or Behr Cameo White.

What undertones does Cinnamon Slate have?

Cinnamon Slate has warm brown and red undertones, which keep this shade of plum from leaning too in-your-face purple.

Where should I use Cinnamon Slate, Color of the Year?

There are a lot of potential uses for Cinnamon Slate! You can use it to color drench a room (when you paint the walls, trim and molding) for a bold, sophisticated look in a bedroom, living room or den.

You could also use it for creating a focal point, like a fireplace, built-in or an accent wall.

Cinnamon Slate would also be a great choice for interior or exterior doors, shutters or a furniture piece.

What's the difference: BM Cinnamon Slate vs Mink Violet?

Cinnamon Slate and Mink Violet share many similarities. However, Cinnamon Slate is a bit lighter (LRV 20) vs Mink Violet (LRV 16).

Be sure to swatch colors in your space before committing.

Is Cinnamon Slate a good color for kitchen cabinets?

While Cinnamon Slate is a great choice for making a subtle yet colorful statement, such as for a front door, built-ins, or a fireplace, purple is not the most popular color for cabinetry.

That being said, if you love the plum meets brown tone of Cinnamon Slate, it's your kitchen, go for it!

Dark colors for kitchen cabinets, especially lower cabinets or just the island, have been trending for years. It's a nice way to add some color without making a kitchen too dark.

Before making a final decision, be sure to swatch colors in your space. Look at paint swatches day and night, and be sure you like the paint choice for your countertops, backsplash, and flooring.

Thanks for reading!