Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Cinnabar |
| SKU | 50YR 32/460 |
| Hex | #AE6456 |
| RGB | 174, 100, 86 |
| HSL | 10°, 35%, 51% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Glidden Cinnabar
Cinnabar sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cinnabar is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Cinnabar within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AE6456 in HSL space. Pair Cinnabar with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Cinnabar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cinnabar from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 50YR 32/460 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cinnabar
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cinnabar. The nearest is Red Cent (SW 6341) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Cent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cinnabar
Behr's nearest match is Chimayo Red (QE-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cinnabar without repainting risk. See the full Chimayo Red swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cinnabar
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cinnabar is Colonial Brick (2093-30). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 20 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Colonial Brick and you'll get the same color. See the full Colonial Brick swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cinnabar
At Valspar, the closest color to Cinnabar is Pajarito Red (2001-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pajarito Red swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cinnabar
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cinnabar is Wright Deep Rust (FLLW370). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Deep Rust and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Deep Rust swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cinnabar
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cinnabar is Aged Clay (305-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 21 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cinnabar
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cinnabar is Nouveau Red (HGSW 2073) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 17 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nouveau Red swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cinnabar
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cinnabar is Redwood City (DE5117) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 18 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redwood City swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cinnabar
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cinnabar — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 6.67). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 32/460 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cinnabar
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cinnabar is Book Room Red (NO. 50) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Book Room Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cinnabar
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cinnabar. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 20 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cinnabar
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cinnabar. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cinnabar
At Rodda, the closest color to Cinnabar is Terracotta (CA224) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cinnabar
C2 Paint's nearest match is Rhode Island Red (BD46), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 18 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cinnabar without repainting risk. See the full Rhode Island Red swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cinnabar
Clare has no exact twin of Cinnabar. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 20 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cinnabar
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Cinnabar — the nearest deck color, Miel (MIEL), is clearly different (ΔE 11.63). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 32/460 instead. See the full Miel swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cinnabar
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cinnabar — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 7.89). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 32/460 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cinnabar
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cinnabar — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 15.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 32/460 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cinnabar
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cinnabar — the nearest deck color, Farmhouse Red (329211), is clearly different (ΔE 12.79). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 32/460 instead. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cinnabar
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cinnabar. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 18 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →