French Manicure 1086 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2E3CF, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F2E3CF · 1086
French Manicure
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Manicure Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2E3CF
RGB242, 227, 207
Estimated LRV75.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Antler White
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Belleek
PPG
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Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
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Behr
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Ancestral
Kilz
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Oat Straw
Vista Paint
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Pastel Day
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Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With French Manicure
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Manicure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Manicure are Sweet Sand by Valspar (a close digital match), Champagne by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Antler White by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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