French Press AF-170 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #604E44, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heritage Brown from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #604E44 · AF-170
French Press
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Press Technical Profile
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French Press in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Press 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 Press
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHeritage Brown
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Roasted Nuts
Behr
Nearly identical
Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Press in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Press from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Press are Heritage Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rookwood Dark Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Roasted Nuts by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Press'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 Press?
French Press has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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.