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Sherwin Williams Cajun Red SW0008

Cajun Red

Sherwin Williams

SW0008

About Cajun Red by Sherwin Williams

Cajun Red SW0008 by Sherwin Williams is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 10% and hue near 12° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 9.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #8d422f

RGB: 141, 66, 47

Hue12°

Saturation50%

Lightness37%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cajun Red from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Cajun Red

Sherwin Williams

SW0008

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cajun Red looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cajun Red SW0008 a warm or cool color?
Cajun Red by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cajun Red?
Cajun Red sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 12°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cajun Red?
Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 50%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 37%. Hue is close to 12°. The hex value is #8d422f. The RGB value is 141, 66, 47.
Is Cajun Red better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cajun Red has brightness around 10%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Cajun Red?
You can match Cajun Red with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Cajun Red work best in a home?
Cajun Red works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Cajun Red compare to a pure white paint?
Cajun Red is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Cajun Red in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cajun Red

Sherwin Williams

SW0008

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Cajun Red in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Cajun Red

Sherwin Williams

SW0008

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cajun Red. They add contrast without clashing.

Cajun Red

Sherwin Williams

SW0008

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