French Manicure 1086 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2E3CF, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Sand from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E3CF · 1086
French Manicure
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Manicure Technical Profile
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French Manicure in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Manicure 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 Manicure
Nearly identical
ValsparSweet Sand
Sweet Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Champagne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antler White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Belleek
PPG
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pebble Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancestral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oat Straw
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With French Manicure
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Manicure
#F2E3CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Manicure
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Manicure 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 Manicure.
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 Manicure — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Manicure have?
French Manicure 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 Manicure in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Manicure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Manicure are Sweet Sand by Valspar (a near-identical match), Champagne by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Antler White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Manicure'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 Manicure?
French Manicure has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, 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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