Helping homeowners and businesses find the perfect paint color for their project is one of the best parts of our job. Every year, our team at The Color Store looks forward to sharing some of the upcoming trends in home decor. Today, we’re excited to share the announcement of Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2025. We’ll break down what makes this color so interesting and show you the Color Trends for 2025 with some coordinating shades from Benjamin Moore!

Introducing Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2025

Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is a complex brown neutral with pink and purple undertones. This color is simple but confident and represents a trend away from beiges and grays, part of a portfolio of new neutrals that are growing in their popularity.

Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is a great option for covering a variety of spaces: as a whole room interior paint, or when paired with deep-toned wainscotting or white trim. This shade is just as comfortable accenting a wall as it would be painting lower kitchen cabinets. It’s a deep, rich color and can take on the mood of any space. This paint reflects light—keeping spaces from feeling enclosed.

As we continue to explore new neutral shades with interesting undertones, Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is an excellent look into 2025 and how styles and trends will continue to evolve. But it is only part of the Color Trends 2025 Palette. Let’s explore some shades curated to go with Cinnamon Slate 2113-40.

Exploring the Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2025 Palette

Showcasing unique takes on understated shades, the Color Trends 2025 Palette is all about balance and nuance. The tans, browns, blues, greens, and pinks in this collection all feel like they could have been pulled from nature. This creates a relaxing effect—but with a depth of tone that feels elevated for a variety of uses. Each shade complements the other—plus, these shades can go well with neutral trim or wood tones, as they don’t trend entirely warm or cool and allow for experimentation.

Some ideas for using the Color Trends 2025 Palette include:

• Use the light blush tones of Benjamin Moore Tissue Pink 1163 to paint the walls or upper cabinets of a kitchen, a nursery or kid’s room, or in a powder room or bathroom. Pair it with Ashwood Moss 1484, a darker graphite green, to take advantage of the pleasing combination of an adult pink and grounding green or keep the space feeling light and airy with the creamy Glacier White OC-37 or Sea Salt CSP-95—a light neutral that is somewhere between warm beige and crisp light gray.
• Benjamin Moore Stained Glass CSP-685 is a serene teal tone. This color would be a great option to create a focal point as a paint choice for a kitchen island or cabinetry, as an accent wall, or a whole-room solution. Pair it with Paris Rain 1501, a cool gray, or Glacier White OC-37.
• We mentioned our Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2025 Cinnamon Slate 2113-40. This shade would go great with any color in the palette, but some of our favorite uses involve using it as a wall shade with lighter colors Glacier White OC-37 or Sea Salt CSP-95 as trim. This color takes on a new light when paired with a deeper color like Ashwood Moss 1484, taking advantage of the interplay between its neutral plummy pink undertones and the deep green.
• We think that Benjamin Moore Leather Saddle Brown 2100-20 is a natural pairing with Chowning's Tan CW-195. Use the two together to create a cozy den or a warm bedroom space. For a unique twist, pair Chowning's Tan CW-195 with Tissue Pink 1163.

Shop the Color Store for Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 and New 2025 Color Trends

While trends are fun to discuss and share because they are one way we can share what’s new and exciting in interior design, at The Color Store, we carry the entire collection of over 3500 Benjamin Moore shades. Any one of them could be a perfect option for your next painting project, so choose something that excites and interests you!

Our team is standing by to show you classic and trending tones to color your next project. Visit one of our locations in Des Moines and Waukee, Iowa and in Omaha, Nebraska, or contact our team at The Color Store to learn about how we can help you. Our experts will help you choose the perfect paint color for your next project!