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Sherwin-Williams Cajun Red

SW 0008 · #8D422F · LRV 9.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Copper Clay is a 97% match

Cajun Red (SW 0008) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 9.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Copper Clay (97% match).

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LRV

9.8 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0008

HEX

#8D422F

RGB

141, 66, 47

HSL

12°, 50%, 37%

Family

Reds

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Cajun Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Cajun Red?

Cajun Red has an 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.

What is the closest match to Cajun Red in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Copper Clay (2172-10), 97%; Valspar: Russet Red (2011-7), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spicy Hue (HGSW6342), 92%; PPG: Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7), 90%; Glidden: Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Arabian Red (DEA155), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), 82%; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), 81%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.