Au Lait Ole 3003-9C is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B6A084, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffeehouse Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6A084 · 3003-9C
Au Lait Ole
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Au Lait Ole Technical Profile
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Au Lait Ole in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Au Lait Ole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAu Lait Ole
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoffeehouse Tan
Coffeehouse Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Honey Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Craft Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Latte
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gone Country
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Au Lait Ole
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Au Lait Ole
#B6A084
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Au Lait Ole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Au Lait Ole 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 Valspar Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Au Lait Ole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Au Lait Ole have?
Au Lait Ole by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Au Lait Ole in your own space before committing.
What colors match Au Lait Ole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Au Lait Ole are Coffeehouse Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Honey Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Au Lait Ole'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 Au Lait Ole?
Au Lait Ole has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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