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Cinnamon Slate: A Designer's Honest Review

What is Cinnamon Slate? 

 

Note: See our new post on How to Incorporate Cinnamon Slate. 

Benjamin Moore has announced its Color of the Year for 2025: Cinnamon Slate 2113-40. From the BM website, "This delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown offers enduring style and a modern sensibility."

Is it right for your home?

I love this color. It's the most earthy and muted that a "purple/lavender" can get. I had a dining room painted in a similar shade for over a decade, and I almost duplicated it in our renovated home. It made the room feel intimate and inviting, especially with tonal artwork. Cinnamon Slate is a hard sell, though. Unless you are instantly attracted to this color, you probably won't love it. I went for it in a room that was not used daily, which made me appreciate it even more. I would totally do it again if I hadn't fallen in love with a Cowtan & Tout wallpaper. 

 

Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate Wall Color



Colors that work with Cinnamon Slate: 

Benjamin Moore has a suggested palette to combine with Cinnamon Slate. Below is my edit. The first color after Cinnamon Slate, called Stained Glass, is a huge color in fashion right now. It's a gorgeous color, and you'll be seeing it for the foreseeable future. If you like a deep ocean blue, you are in luck. Wouldn't it make a magical color drenched room? 







How to Sample Before You Commit


Color can be one of the most impactful features in a room. Never be afraid to use a color that you love, but plan accordingly.  I always suggest getting samples, and Samplize makes it super easy. They make large, removable paint swatches that will give you a feel for the color in your home. Want to order the Benjamin Moore 2025 Color of the Year Palette? It's super easy, just head to Samplize.

Still unsure? Book a consultation! In one hour, we can cover a lot of your Cinnamon Slate questions and get you back on track. 

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