What Color is Cloudy Cinnamon
Cloudy Cinnamon is a muted, desaturated brown with distinct grey and orange undertones. It evokes the visual texture of dried clay or worn leather, offering a weathered appearance rather than a vibrant spice hue. This shade functions as a complex neutral, providing more warmth than standard taupe while maintaining a subdued intensity suitable for background elements. It creates an atmosphere of quiet stability.
What color is opposite Cloudy Cinnamon?
The opposite color to Cloudy Cinnamon is Slate Gray (#5f7586).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Orange
- Temperature: Warm
- Associated Season: Autumn
- Complementary Color: #5F7586
- Brightness: 118/255
- Saturation: 30%
Colors That Pair Well With Cloudy Cinnamon
Complementary
Pair with Slate Gray for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Bermuda Gray for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
Cloudy Cinnamon History
Historically, this shade links closely to the pigment Raw Umber, a natural earth clay containing iron oxide and manganese oxide used since the prehistoric era. While burnt umber provides reddish tones, the raw variation offers the specific greenish-brown coolness found in Cloudy Cinnamon. During the Renaissance, artists utilized this pigment for underpainting techniques known as verdaccio to establish tonal values before applying color.
Meaning & Psychology
In color psychology, Cloudy Cinnamon represents reliability and the desire for security. Unlike brighter oranges that stimulate energy, this desaturated variation encourages slowing down and introspection. It provides a sense of grounding, connecting the viewer to the physical world through its resemblance to soil and wood.
In Nature
This specific shade appears frequently in the fungal kingdom, particularly on the spore-bearing gills of mature mushrooms like the Agaricus genus. It is also visible in the geological layering of sedimentary silt found along riverbanks where water has receded. In the animal kingdom, the winter coats of certain deer species fade to this grey-brown hue to blend with dormant woodlands.
How To Use Cloudy Cinnamon
Designers utilize Cloudy Cinnamon as a 'new neutral' to replace harsh greys in interior spaces requiring warmth. It works effectively in minimalism, adding depth to monochromatic schemes without creating visual clutter. For branding, it implies longevity and organic authenticity, making it suitable for sustainable product packaging.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Antique Parchment
A monochromatic study of aged paper and leather tones.
Riverbed Sediment
Natural contrast between warm silt and cool water tones.
Spiced Terracotta
Warm earth tones balanced with deep neutrals.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #87715F;
color: rgb(135, 113, 95);
background-color: #87715F;
border: 3px solid #87715F;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #87715F66;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87715F 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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What Goes With Cloudy Cinnamon?
Explore color palettes containing Cloudy Cinnamon and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
Analogous
Complementary
Split-complementary
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Closest Color Matches
Prismacolor
70 % French Grey
#PC1074 • #7B6D62
Caran d'ache Luminance 6901
Raw Umber 50%
#846 • #90816B
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I use Cloudy Cinnamon in CSS?
You can use Cloudy Cinnamon in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.cloudy-cinnamon {
background-color: #87715F;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.