ColorplanBenjamin Moore French Manicure (1086) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Evening White (OC-81).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1E2CE |
| RGB | 241, 226, 206 |
| HSL | 34°, 56%, 88% |
About French Manicure
French Manicure (1086) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 78, French Manicure reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Manicure's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Onyx White (OC-74); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How French Manicure changes with the light
French Manicure is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
French Manicure's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
French Manicure 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 Manicure can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
French Manicure will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See French Manicure in real homes
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French Manicure 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
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
French Manicure questions
What undertone does French Manicure have?
French Manicure has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Manicure's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is French Manicure a light or dark color?
French Manicure has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, French Manicure reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to French Manicure in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White SW 6126 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with French Manicure?
Try Evening White (OC-81) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares French Manicure's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does French Manicure work best?
French Manicure works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 78, French Manicure reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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