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Ref. #BF4A60 · 8001-6F

Mon Cher Ami

17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Mon Cher Ami 8001-6F is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BF4A60, 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.

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Mon Cher Ami Technical Profile

HEX Code#BF4A60
RGB191, 74, 96
LRV16.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Mon Cher Ami in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mon Cher Ami in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparMon Cher Ami
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHeartfelt

Heartfelt

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Salsa Diane

PPG

Very similar

Pink Dahlia

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rose Wine

Behr

Very similar

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Punky Pink

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Punky Pink

Vista Paint

Very similar

Hibiscus Flower

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Ibis Pink

Kilz

Very similar

Telemagenta

RAL

Visible difference

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Petal .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mon Cher Ami

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mon Cher Ami

#BF4A60

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B68E7C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Heartfelt

Complement

Capri Seas

Mon Cher Ami Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Bliss

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chopped Chive

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rainforest Mist

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Sienna Dust

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Berrylicious

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Autumn Fire

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

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Wild Horse

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#4F3631

Party Pink

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Lusty Orange

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Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mon Cher Ami in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mon Cher Ami from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mon Cher Ami are Heartfelt by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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