Cayenne 6881 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C04D35, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Vermillion from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C04D35 · 6881
Cayenne
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cayenne Technical Profile
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Cayenne in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cayenne in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCayenne
Nearly identical
PPGOrange Vermillion
Orange Vermillion
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Baby Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Koi
Behr
Very similar
Best of the Bunch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bonfire Flame
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Heirloom Tomato
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Very similar
Red Orange
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cayenne
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cayenne
#C04D35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8A170
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cayenne
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cayenne 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cayenne.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cayenne — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cayenne have?
Cayenne by Sherwin-Williams 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 Cayenne in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cayenne from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cayenne are Orange Vermillion by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Baby Rose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fire Dance by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cayenne'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 Cayenne?
Cayenne has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.8, 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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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 Cayenne's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.