Valspar Au Contraire
M201 · #F49381 · LRV ~41.7
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Pink Polka Dot (~97% proximity)Au Contraire (M201) is a mid-tone orange from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 41.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Pink Polka Dot (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Au Contraire in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
41.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
M201
HEX
#F49381
RGB
244, 147, 129
HSL
9°, 84%, 73%
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Au Contraire FAQ
What is the LRV of Au Contraire?
Au Contraire has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Au Contraire in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pink Polka Dot (004), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Adobe Avenue (DE5137), ~94% proximity; Behr: Guava Jelly (P180-4), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Charisma (SW 6605), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Charisma (HGSW6605), ~89% proximity; PPG: Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Smoked Salmon (PPG1189-5), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Red Earth (No. 64), ~67% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Au Contraire?
The HEX code of Au Contraire (M201) is #F49381, RGB 244, 147, 129. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.