Valspar Au Contraire
M201 · #F49381 · LRV 41.7
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Pink Polka Dot is a 97% matchAu Contraire (M201) is a mid-tone orange from Valspar. Its LRV is about 41.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Pink Polka Dot (97% match).
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LRV
41.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
M201
HEX
#F49381
RGB
244, 147, 129
HSL
9°, 84%, 73%
Family
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Au Contraire FAQ
What is the LRV of Au Contraire?
Au Contraire has an 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.
What is the closest match to Au Contraire in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pink Polka Dot (004), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Adobe Avenue (DE5137), 94%; Behr: Guava Jelly (P180-4), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Charisma (SW 6605), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Charisma (HGSW6605), 89%; PPG: Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5), 88%; Glidden: Smoked Salmon (PPG1189-5), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Red Earth (No. 64), 67%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.