ColorplanBenjamin Moore French White (1093) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 74. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball New White (No.59) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 74.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EADFC9 |
| RGB | 234, 223, 201 |
| HSL | 40°, 44%, 85% |
About French White
French White (1093) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 74, French White 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 White'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 Gentle Cream (OC-96); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How French White changes with the light
French White has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
French White's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
French White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows French White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
French White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See French White in real homes
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French White 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Lime White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
French White questions
What undertone does French White have?
French White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is French White a light or dark color?
French White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, French White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to French White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: New White No.59 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Navajo White 22 (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 White?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares French White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does French White work best?
French White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 74, French White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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