ColorplanBenjamin Moore French Beret (1610) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076), Farrow & Ball Hopper Head (No.305) and Behr Night Club (N500-7). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4C4F52 |
| RGB | 76, 79, 82 |
| HSL | 210°, 4%, 31% |
About French Beret
French Beret (1610) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 8, French Beret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, French Beret stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Cheating Heart (1617); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How French Beret changes with the light
French Beret is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
French Beret will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
French Beret will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps French Beret from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
French Beret looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See French Beret in real homes
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French Beret equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Peppercorn (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Railings (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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French Beret questions
What undertone does French Beret have?
French Beret is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, French Beret stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is French Beret a light or dark color?
French Beret has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, French Beret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to French Beret in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace SW 7076 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head No.305 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with French Beret?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share French Beret's undertone.
Where does French Beret work best?
French Beret works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, French Beret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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