Sherwin Williams Cajun Red SW 0008

What are Sherwin Williams Cajun Red undertones?

The undertone of Cajun Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Cajun Red SW 0008 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 12° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0008 Cajun Red HSL code: 12, 50%, 37%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Cajun Red

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cajun Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 0008
Cajun Red

• SW 6334
  Flower Pot

  

• SW 6340
  Baked Clay

  

• SW 6615
  Peppery

  

• SW 6349
  Pennywise

  

• SW 6347
  Chrysanthemum

  

Darker shades

SW 0008
Cajun Red

• SW 2839
  Roycroft Copper Red

  

• SW 6335
  Fired Brick

  

• SW 7593
  Rustic Red

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cajun Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 0008
Cajun Red

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Cajun Red

Cajun Red has an LRV of 9.73% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8d422f
RGB Decimal	141, 66, 47
RGB Percent	55.29%, 25.88%, 18.43%
HSV	Hue: 12° Saturation: 66.67% Value: 55.29%
HSL	hsl(12, 50, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 53.19 Yellow: 66.67 Key: 44.71
YIQ	Y: 86.259 I: 50.798 Q: 9.952
XYZ	X: 13.447 Y: 9.766 Z: 3.865
CIE Lab	L:37.419 a:30.279 b:26.37
CIE Luv	L:37.419 u:56.297 v:21.436
Decimal	9257519
Hunter Lab	31.251, 22.119, 14.542