French Canvas 1514 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E6E4D5, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bisque .03 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6E4D5 · 1514
French Canvas
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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French Canvas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Canvas 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 Canvas
Nearly identical
ColorhouseBisque .03
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cat Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oyster
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Pebble
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Creamy Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Italian Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Decadent
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sagey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Canvas
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Canvas
#E6E4D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Canvas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Canvas 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 Canvas.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Canvas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Canvas have?
French Canvas by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Canvas in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Canvas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Canvas are Bisque .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Cat Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Salty Air by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Canvas'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 Canvas?
French Canvas has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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