French Horn 195 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C09753, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amaretto Sours from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C09753 · 195
French Horn
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Horn Technical Profile
HEX Code#C09753
RGB192, 151, 83
Estimated LRV34.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With French Horn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Horn
#C09753
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Horn
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Horn Room Palettes
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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
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French Horn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Horn have?
French Horn by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Horn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Horn are Amaretto Sours by PPG (a close digital match), Where Buffalo Roam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Different Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting French Horn'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 Horn?
French Horn has a estimated lightness value of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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