French Beige MQ3-10 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D4C5B3, estimated 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.
Behr · #D4C5B3 · MQ3-10
French Beige
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4C5B3
RGB212, 197, 179
Estimated LRV57.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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#D9C9B8
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#D7C5B3
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Colors That Work With French Beige
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Beige are Ivory Ridge by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hopsack by Valspar (a close digital match), Royal Flax by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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