Con Brio 8001-7F is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AD273F, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candy Cane Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AD273F · 8001-7F
Con Brio
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Con Brio Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD273F
RGB173, 39, 63
Estimated LRV10.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Con Brio
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Con Brio
#AD273F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B27355
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Con Brio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Con Brio 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
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Con Brio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Con Brio have?
Con Brio by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Con Brio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Con Brio are Candy Cane Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Daredevil by Behr (a close digital match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Con Brio'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 Con Brio?
Con Brio has a estimated lightness value of 10.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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