French Beige MQ3-10 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D4C5B3, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ivory Ridge from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4C5B3 · MQ3-10
French Beige
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Beige Technical Profile
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French Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Beige
Nearly identical
Vista PaintIvory Ridge
Ivory Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hopsack
Valspar
Nearly identical
Royal Flax
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sand Dollar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sahara Desert Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Irish Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Beige
#D4C5B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Beige 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to French Beige.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Beige have?
French Beige by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Beige are Ivory Ridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hopsack by Valspar (a near-identical match), Royal Flax by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Beige'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 French Beige?
French Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why French Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.