French Toast 15-24 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #544642, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mississippi Mud from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #544642 · 15-24
French Toast
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Toast Technical Profile
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French Toast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Toast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrench Toast
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMississippi Mud
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chaparral
Behr
Nearly identical
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Raisin
Valspar
Very similar
Cattail
Kilz
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Toast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Toast
#544642
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#796D50
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Toast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Toast 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to French Toast.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Toast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Toast have?
French Toast by PPG has a neutral 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 Toast in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Toast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Toast are Mississippi Mud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chaparral by Behr (a near-identical match), Rave Raisin by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Toast'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 Toast?
French Toast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.7, 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 Toast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.