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Ref. #4D5053 · 1610

French Beret

8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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French Beret 1610 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4D5053, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chimney Smoke from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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French Beret Technical Profile

HEX Code#4D5053
RGB77, 80, 83
LRV7.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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French Beret in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to French Beret in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreFrench Beret
Nearly identical
ValsparChimney Smoke

Chimney Smoke

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cracked Pepper

Behr

Nearly identical

Hopper Head

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Celluloid

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Witchcraft

PPG

Nearly identical

Blue Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Dark and Stormy

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Motor Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Cyberspace

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Puerto Desedo

Vista Paint

Very similar

Midnight Magic

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Metal .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With French Beret

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Satin Black

Complement

Berry Brown

French Beret Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Heirloom Quilt

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dried Mustard

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Gravel Gray

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Glacier Pearl

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Veiled Spotlight

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Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

French Beret — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does French Beret have?
French Beret by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Beret in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Beret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Beret are Chimney Smoke by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cracked Pepper by Behr (a near-identical match), Cracked Pepper by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Beret'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 Beret?
French Beret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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