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Behr Cajun Red (PPU2-15) Paint Color


Color Name: Cajun Red (PPU2-15)
Hex Color Code: #A45A4A
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 90, 74)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 45.1%, 54.9%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Cajun Red (PPU2-15) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cajun Red (PPU2-15)?

Cajun Red (PPU2-15) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cajun Red (PPU2-15) is #A45A4A, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 90, 74).

In the RGB color model, Cajun Red (PPU2-15) has a red value of 164, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 45.1% magenta, 54.9% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10.7° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cajun Red (PPU2-15) has a hue of 10.7° (degrees), 54.9 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) is cool or warm?

The color Cajun Red (PPU2-15) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cajun Red (PPU2-15)?

Cajun Red (PPU2-15) has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Cajun Red (PPU2-15)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 16 puts Behr Cajun Red (PPU2-15) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 90, 74)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
45.12%
Yellow
54.88%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(10.67deg, 37.8 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
10.67°
Saturation
37.82 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(127, 106, 86)
Red
127 (49.7%)
Yellow
106 (41.6%)
Blue
86 (33.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
10.67°
Saturation
54.88 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 10.67°

W: 29.02 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 20.2

Y : 15.7

Z : 8.44

YXY

Y1 : 15.7

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 64.71%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 15.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.4YR 4.5/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 46.58

A : 28.66

B : 22.6

CIE-Lch

L : 46.58

C : 36.5

H : 38.26

CIE-Luv

L : 46.58

U : 54.32

V : 20.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.62

A : 21.67

B : 15.1






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cajun Red (PPU2-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cajun Red (PPU2-15) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#A45A52
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ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to Pantone PMS


#A55344
PANTONE 4055 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2442 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 10158 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#A45248
PANTONE 7524 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to RAL Design


#B05D4A
RAL 040 50 40 - Ant Red
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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RAL 030 50 30 - Clay Red
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to British Standard 4800


#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
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BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to RAL Classic


#A63D2F
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)
#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Cajun Red (PPU2-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cajun Red (PPU2-15) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to Behr




Valspar


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to Valspar


#A45B4C
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ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to Dunn-Edwards


#A75A4C
Santa Fe Sunset (DET 458)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
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Russet Leather (DET 440)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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Mesa Red (DET 430)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)





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Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to PPG Paints


#A15C49
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ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
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Brickyard Clay (CW-235)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cajun Red (PPU2-15) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) to Sherwin Williams


#A85E53
Foxy (SW 6333)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Roycroft Adobe (SW 0040)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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