# Sherwin Williams Cardinal

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/cardinal-sw-2908](https://plan-home.com/color/cardinal-sw-2908)

Sherwin Williams Cardinal SW 2908 is a deep, saturated red with a clear, dramatic presence. Its #9d101c color value reads as a rich red rather than a muted brick or brown-toned shade. In strong daylight, Cardinal can show more of its vivid red character, while lower light gives it a darker, more concentrated appearance. Use it on a dining room feature wall, a front door, built-in cabinetry, or a painted powder room for focused color. It pairs well with crisp white trim, charcoal, black metal details, warm wood, and natural brass.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Cardinal
- **Color code:** SW 2908
- **HEX:** #9d101c
- **RGB:** 157, 16, 28
- **LRV:** 5.19%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 355° Saturation: 89.81% Value: 61.57%
- **HSL:** hsl(355, 82, 34)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 89.81 Yellow: 82.17 Key: 38.43
- **YIQ:** Y: 59.527 I: 80.166 Q: 33.561
- **XYZ:** X: 14.301 Y: 7.625 Z: 1.817
- **CIE Lab:** L:33.189 a:53.917 b:33.699
- **CIE Luv:** L:33.189 u:98.659 v:18.683
- **Decimal:** 10293276
- **Hunter Lab:** 27.613, 44.124, 15.428

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Heritage Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heritage-red-hc-181)
- [RAL Classic Carmine red](https://plan-home.com/color/carmine-red-ral-3002)
- [RAL Classic Signal red](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-red-ral-3001)
- [Sherwin Williams Classy Red](https://plan-home.com/color/classy-red-sw-2913)
- [Sherwin Williams Redwing](https://plan-home.com/color/redwing-sw-2909)
- [RAL Classic Tomato red](https://plan-home.com/color/tomato-red-ral-3013)
- [RAL Classic Flame red](https://plan-home.com/color/flame-red-ral-3000)
- [Sherwin Williams Scarlet](https://plan-home.com/color/scarlet-sw-2907)
- [Benjamin Moore Caliente](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-caliente)
- [Sherwin Williams Poppy Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/poppy-flower-sw-2904)
- [RAL Classic Ruby red](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-red-ral-3003)
- [Benjamin Moore Flamenco](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-flamenco-csp-1195)
- [Sherwin Williams Heartthrob](https://plan-home.com/color/heartthrob-sw-6866)
- [Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red](https://plan-home.com/color/pompeii-red-sw-2911)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-rose-2004-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Vermilion](https://plan-home.com/color/vermilion-sw-2914)
- [Sherwin Williams Positive Red](https://plan-home.com/color/positive-red-sw-6871)
- [Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hot-tamale-csp-1155)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Ionian](https://plan-home.com/color/ionian-sw-6754)
- [Sherwin Williams Tame Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/tame-teal-sw-6757)
- [Sherwin Williams Spa](https://plan-home.com/color/spa-sw-6765)
- [Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/rapture-blue-sw-6773)
- [Sherwin Williams Nautilus](https://plan-home.com/color/nautilus-sw-6780)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-rain-sw-9047)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Hill](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-hill-sw-2939)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw2908

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.