Valspar Au Contraire (M201) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Au Contraire (M201) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F49381 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(244, 147, 129) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 39.8%, 47.1%, 4.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | red |
What color is Au Contraire (M201)?
Au Contraire (M201) color belongs to the red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Au Contraire (M201) is #F49381, and the RGB color code is RGB(244, 147, 129).
In the RGB color model, Au Contraire (M201) has a red value of 244, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.8% magenta, 47.1% yellow, and 4.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 9.4° (degrees), 83.9 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Au Contraire (M201) has a hue of 9.4° (degrees), 47.1 % saturation and 95.7 % brightness/value.
Au Contraire (M201) is cool or warm?
The color Au Contraire (M201) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Au Contraire (M201)?
Au Contraire (M201) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Au Contraire (M201)
Light Color
Compare LRV 42 of Au Contraire (M201) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 42 puts Valspar Au Contraire (M201) paint color in the
medium category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Au Contraire (M201) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(244, 147, 129)
Red
244 (95.7%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.75%
Yellow
47.13%
Key
4.31%
HSL
HSL(9.39deg, 83.9 %, 73.1 %)
Hue
9.39°
Saturation
83.94 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.
RYB
RYB(70, 75, 31)
Red
70 (27.3%)
Yellow
75 (29.5%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
9.39°
Saturation
47.13 %.
Brightness / Value
95.69 %.
HWB
H: 9.39°
W: 50.59 %
B: 4.31 %
XYZ
X : 51.7
Y : 41.69
Z : 26.09
YXY
Y1 : 41.69
X : 0.43
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 4.31%
M : 42.35%
Y : 49.41%
LRV
~ 41.7 %
Munsell Color System
9.2R 6.9/8.2
CIE-Lab
L : 70.65
A : 34.66
B : 25.18
CIE-Lch
L : 70.65
C : 42.84
H : 36
CIE-Luv
L : 70.65
U : 69.8
V : 26.09
Hunter-Lab
L : 64.56
A : 29.96
B : 21.24
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Au Contraire (M201) - #F49381 Color Images and Patterns
