French Roast 6069 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4F3426, LRV 4 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Western Brown from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F3426 · 6069
French Roast
4%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
French Roast Technical Profile
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French Roast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Roast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFrench Roast
Very similar
Dutch BoyWestern Brown
Western Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coffeehouse Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Chocolate Sparkle
Behr
Very similar
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Visible difference
Fudge
PPG
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Roast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Roast
#4F3426
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#666042
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Roast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Roast 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to French Roast.
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 Roast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Roast have?
French Roast by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Roast in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Roast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Roast are Western Brown by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Coffeehouse Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Nut Brown by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting French Roast'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 Roast?
French Roast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.3, 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 Roast's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.