Ref. #4D5053 · 1610
French Beret
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
French Beret Technical Profile
What color is French Beret? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #4D5053. Colors similar to French Beret include Valspar Chimney Smoke, Behr Cracked Pepper, Behr Wood Acres. French Beret has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, French Beret creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, French Beret pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to French Beret
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Beret
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Beret
#4D5053
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#54547F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Beret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Beret 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to French Beret.
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 Beret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Beret have?
French Beret by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match French Beret from other brands?
The closest matches are Chimney Smoke by Valspar (#4D5256), Cracked Pepper by Behr (#4F5152), Wood Acres by Behr (#4F5051). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of French Beret?
French Beret has an LRV of 7.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Beret's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.