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Sherwin-Williams Cajun Red
SW 0008 · #8D422F · LRV ~9.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Copper Clay (~97% proximity)Cajun Red (SW 0008) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Copper Clay (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Cajun Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.8 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 0008
HEX
#8D422F
RGB
141, 66, 47
HSL
12°, 50%, 37%
Family
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Cajun Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Cajun Red?
Cajun Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cajun Red in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Copper Clay (2172-10), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Russet Red (2011-7), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spicy Hue (HGSW6342), ~92% proximity; PPG: Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7), ~89% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Arabian Red (DEA155), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~82% proximity; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), ~81% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Cajun Red?
The HEX code of Cajun Red (SW 0008) is #8D422F, RGB 141, 66, 47. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.