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.
Ref. #4D5053 · 1610
French Beret
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
French Beret Technical Profile
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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
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 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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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.