Cinnamon
Also known as: Hot Cinnamon , Brusque Brown , Chocolate , Apple II Chocolate
Quietly playful and vibrant, Cinnamon is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.77:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cinnamon color codes
- HEX
- #D26911
- RGB
- rgb(210, 105, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(210, 105, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 85%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 92%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 92%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(56.6 39.1 61.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.4% 0.158 52.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 1.6
- RAL 2000: Yellow orange #DD7907 · ΔE 5.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cinnamon works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cinnamon
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cinnamon by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.64:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.77:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cinnamon background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cinnamon
Cinnamon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cinnamon
Cinnamon triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 1.6
- Solar Ash #CC6622 · ΔE 2.9
- Cajeta #C46D29 · ΔE 3.4
- Clementine #E96E00 · ΔE 4.6
- Fire Ant #BE6400 · ΔE 4.9
- Lava Pit #E46F34 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cinnamon is closest to Blue Burst .
FAQ
Cinnamon FAQs
What color is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is a medium orange with the hex code #D26911. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 85% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cinnamon?
The hex code for Cinnamon is #D26911. In RGB it's rgb(210, 105, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 92%, 18%).
What colors go well with Cinnamon?
Cinnamon pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Cinnamon : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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