Cedar Key vs Cinnamon paint color comparison

Cedar Key vs Cinnamon

Cedar KeyBenjamin MoorevsCinnamonBenjamin MooreΔE 52.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Cedar Key belongs to the beige-greige family and Cinnamon to the pink-red family. At LRV 61 vs 13, Cedar Key will read as the brighter of the two — a 48-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cedar Key's warm character against Cinnamon's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 52.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore · 982
LRV61.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number982
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Cinnamon
Benjamin Moore · 2174-20
LRV12.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2174-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cedar Key vs Cinnamon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cedar Key on one side and Cinnamon on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.