French Roast UL140-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #49413B, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Horizon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #49413B · UL140-1
French Roast
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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French Roast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Roast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Roast
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNight Horizon
Night Horizon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sealskin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Charcoal Brick
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Evermore
Vista Paint
Very similar
Phantom Mist
PPG
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ebony Keys
Valspar
Very similar
Espresso Macchiato
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Roast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Roast
#49413B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E6B49
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Roast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Roast 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 Roast.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Roast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Roast have?
French Roast by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Roast in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Roast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Roast are Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sealskin by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Charcoal Brick by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Roast'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 Roast?
French Roast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.5, 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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