Mon Cher Ami 8001-6F is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BF4A60, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heartfelt from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BF4A60 · 8001-6F
Mon Cher Ami
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mon Cher Ami Technical Profile
HEX Code#BF4A60
RGB191, 74, 96
Estimated LRV16.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Mon Cher Ami
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mon Cher Ami
#BF4A60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B68E7C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mon Cher Ami
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mon Cher Ami 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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Mon Cher Ami — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mon Cher Ami have?
Mon Cher Ami 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 Mon Cher Ami from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mon Cher Ami are Heartfelt by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Salsa Diane by PPG (a very close match), California Wine by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mon Cher Ami'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 Mon Cher Ami?
Mon Cher Ami has a estimated lightness value of 16.8, 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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