Cajun Red PPU2-15 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A35A4B, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Picture Gallery Red from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A35A4B · PPU2-15
Cajun Red
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cajun Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A35A4B
RGB163, 90, 75
Estimated LRV15.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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#A15A4D
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#A65849
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#A75A4C
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Baked Clay
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#9F5646
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Autumn Ridge
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#9E5646
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Rich Clay
PPG
#A15C49
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Portsmouth Spice
Hirshfield's
#A75546
Close digital match
Foxy
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#A85E53
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Colors That Work With Cajun Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cajun Red
#A35A4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A99978
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cajun Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cajun Red Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cajun Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cajun Red have?
Cajun Red by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cajun Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cajun Red are Picture Gallery Red by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Portsmouth Spice by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Santa Fe Sunset by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cajun Red's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cajun Red?
Cajun Red has a estimated lightness value of 15.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Cajun Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.