Cajun Red PPU2-15 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A35A4B, 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.
Ref. #A35A4B · PPU2-15
Cajun Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cajun Red Technical Profile
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Cajun Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cajun Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCajun Red
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallPicture Gallery Red
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Portsmouth Spice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baked Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rare Sienna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rich Clay
PPG
Nearly identical
Portsmouth Spice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Foxy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coral Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cajun Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cajun Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cajun Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cajun Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cajun Red are Picture Gallery Red by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Portsmouth Spice by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Santa Fe Sunset by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cajun Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.