French Press Coffee DEBN07 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4C4346, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sarsaparilla from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C4346 · DEBN07
French Press Coffee
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
French Press Coffee Technical Profile
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French Press Coffee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Press Coffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFrench Press Coffee
Nearly identical
BehrSarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Elegance
PPG
Nearly identical
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Caviar
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Antique Burgundy
Valspar
Very similar
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Press Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Press Coffee
#4C4346
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74544E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Press Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Press Coffee 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
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French Press Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Press Coffee have?
French Press Coffee by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Press Coffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Press Coffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Press Coffee are Sarsaparilla by Behr (a near-identical match), Spanish Raisin by Behr (a near-identical match), Black Elegance by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Press Coffee'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 Coffee?
French Press Coffee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Press Coffee's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.