French CC-244 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EBD0A1, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Suffragette Yellow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBD0A1 · CC-244
French
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Technical Profile
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French in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French 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
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSuffragette Yellow
Suffragette Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spice Is Nice
PPG
Nearly identical
Good-Looking
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Good-Looking
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peace Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garbanzo Bean
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Toasted Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French
#EBD0A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French 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.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French have?
French by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French in your own space before committing.
What colors match French from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French are Suffragette Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Crossroads by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spice Is Nice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French'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?
French has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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