French Rose HDC-CL-04 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #974253, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Flower from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #974253 · HDC-CL-04
French Rose
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
French Rose Technical Profile
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French Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Rose
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNight Flower
Night Flower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
It’s the Berries
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Madeira Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Berry Inspired
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Very similar
Kirsch Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Depression Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Romp
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baked Bahama
Valspar
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Rose
#974253
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A27B6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Rose 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 Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Rose have?
French Rose by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 French Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Rose are Night Flower by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), It’s the Berries by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Madeira Red by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Rose'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 Rose?
French Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.