Ref. #604E44 · AF-170
French Press
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Press Technical Profile
What color is French Press? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #604E44. Colors similar to French Press include Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown, Behr Roasted Nuts, Behr Pine Cone. French Press has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, French Press creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, French Press pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to French Press
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Press
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Press
#604E44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817B56
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Press
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Press 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 Press.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Press — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Press have?
French Press by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match French Press from other brands?
The closest matches are Rookwood Dark Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#5F4D43), Roasted Nuts by Behr (#5E4C42), Pine Cone by Behr (#635044). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of French Press?
French Press has an LRV of 8.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why French Press's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.