Cayenne
We've categorized Cayenne as a genuinely dark Orange because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C04D35
LRV
16.82
Cayenne's Color Strip
Cayenne is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 118 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Cayenne in Real Rooms
Cayenne has a low LRV of 16.82 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, front door and misc.
2 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Cayenne takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Warm Cayenne walls anchor this living room with rich depth.
@1907homerenovation
The Cayenne accent wall draws focus to this living room's seating area.
@anamericanwoodshop
2 Front Door Photos
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Cayenne. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
A bold Cayenne front door makes an unforgettable first impression.
@mcmgroupie
This front door painted in Cayenne commands attention from the street.
@cakeforager
1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Cayenne, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Cayenne transforms one wall into a striking focal point.
@anamericanwoodshop
Coordinating Colors
Nearly Peach reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 17), opening up a space where Cayenne encloses it.
At LRV 30 vs 17, Jade Dragon is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Nearly Peach reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 17), opening up a space where Cayenne encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 17, Powder Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 17, Hinting Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Cayenne reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (21 vs 17) makes Robust Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Full Bloom reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (17 vs 9) makes Cayenne the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (17 vs 10) makes Cayenne the marginally brighter of the two.
Cayenne reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.