Cimarron
What Cimarron Actually Looks Like
Cimarron is a rich, dark terracotta that sits closer to brick red than orange. It carries real weight and reads as a deeply saturated earth tone, not a bright accent. At its LRV of just under 9, it absorbs a lot of light and will make a room feel enveloping. In dim conditions it can read almost like dried clay or dark rust. In strong natural light the reddish warmth opens up noticeably.
Cimarron Undertones
The color facts for Cimarron do not specify undertones, and without independent research to draw from, here is what the RGB values honestly support: Cimarron is built on red with a meaningful pull toward brown and orange beneath. That brown base keeps it from reading as a pure saturated red, and the orange component gives it its characteristic terracotta quality. It does not lean cool in any predictable light condition.
Where Cimarron Works Best
A color this dark with an LRV under 9 is best treated as an intentional statement. Accent walls, dining rooms, studies, and powder rooms are natural fits because those spaces can carry depth without feeling oppressive. Large open rooms with minimal natural light are harder to pull off. If you want warmth and drama in equal measure, Cimarron delivers both.
Where to put Cimarron
A dining room is one of the strongest uses for Cimarron. The darkness becomes atmospheric once the lights drop for dinner, and the warm red-brown quality pairs naturally with candlelight and wood furniture.
Small footprint, big impact. A powder room can handle Cimarron on all four walls without any of the claustrophobia risk you would face in a larger space, and the drama reads as intentional.
The enveloping quality of this color suits a room built for focus. It makes bookshelves and dark wood furniture feel grounded rather than heavy.
An entry painted in Cimarron sets a strong tone from the moment someone walks in. Keep the trim a warm crisp white so the contrast reads as deliberate rather than muddy.
What to Pair With Cimarron
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for Cimarron at this time. As a general pairing strategy, it works well alongside warm creamy whites, aged brass or copper hardware, natural wood tones, and deep forest greens.
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Colors that clash with Cimarron
If adjacent rooms or trim are painted in cool or blue-toned grays, Cimarron will look muddy and disconnected rather than warm and rich.
A bright, bluish-white trim can make Cimarron read more orange than intended because the contrast pushes the warm tones forward aggressively.
At an LRV under 9, Cimarron in a north-facing room with only cool daylight can feel very dark and slightly gloomy rather than cozy.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore code is 2093-10, the hex is #754331, and the LRV is 8.95. That very low LRV confirms this is a dark color that will absorb significantly more light than it reflects.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore interior and exterior lines, so you can use it on an exterior door or shutters as well as inside.
Yes, and a tinted primer is worth asking for. Deep saturated colors at this LRV typically need a gray or red-tinted primer to reach full coverage without excessive coats.
For walls, eggshell gives you a slight sheen that keeps the color from looking flat and is practical to clean. In a dining room or powder room where you want more depth and drama, matte can actually reinforce the richness. Save satin or semi-gloss for trim only.