Cinnamon vs Salsa Dancing paint color comparison

Cinnamon vs Salsa Dancing

CinnamonBenjamin MoorevsSalsa DancingBenjamin MooreΔE 7.4 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Salsa Dancing (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Cinnamon (LRV 13), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cinnamon
Benjamin Moore · 2174-20
LRV12.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2174-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Salsa Dancing
Benjamin Moore · AF-280
LRV16.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-280
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cinnamon vs Salsa Dancing Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cinnamon on one side and Salsa Dancing 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.