Très Bien 8001-9G is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A82E33, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heartthrob from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A82E33 · 8001-9G
Très Bien
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Très Bien Technical Profile
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Très Bien in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Très Bien in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTrès Bien
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHeartthrob
Heartthrob
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Red Ink
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Siren
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hot Tamale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Unmatched Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crimson Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Indiscreet
Behr
Nearly identical
Bang
Kilz
Very similar
Orient Red
RAL
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Très Bien
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Très Bien
#A82E33
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE815B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Très Bien
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Très Bien 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
Other Valspar colors close to Très Bien.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Très Bien — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Très Bien have?
Très Bien 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 Très Bien in your own space before committing.
What colors match Très Bien from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Très Bien are Heartthrob by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sugared Maple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Positive Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Très Bien'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 Très Bien?
Très Bien has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Très Bien's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.