ColorplanBenjamin Moore French Horn (195) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 33. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 33.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BF9652 |
| RGB | 191, 150, 82 |
| HSL | 37°, 46%, 54% |
About French Horn
French Horn (195) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 33, French Horn absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Horn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Antique Bronze (217), it's cooler and more muted.
How French Horn changes with the light
French Horn has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
French Horn's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
French Horn will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light French Horn can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
French Horn will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See French Horn in real homes
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French Horn 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Latte (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
French Horn questions
What undertone does French Horn have?
French Horn has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Horn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is French Horn a light or dark color?
French Horn has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, French Horn absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to French Horn in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with French Horn?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share French Horn's undertone.
Where does French Horn work best?
French Horn works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 33, French Horn absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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