Benjamin Moore

French Beret

1610

French Beret is a deep gray that approaches black, with cool undertones. It has an LRV of 9.06, making it a dark shade that absorbs most light. This color works as a dramatic backdrop or accent wall in contemporary, industrial, or minimalist interiors.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Classic Gray for neutral contrast, while Caliente and Hale Navy add color dimension. Silver Satin and Nimbus offer softer gray options within the same tonal family.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1610

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

French Beret in Real Homes (13 Photos)

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French Beret in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Beret under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Beret under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

31%

Dark

Saturation

4%

Near Neutral

LRV

9.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#4C4F52
RGB Decimal
76, 79, 82
RGB Percent
29.8%, 31.0%, 32.2%
HSL
210.0, 3.8%, 31.0%
HSV
210.0, 7.3%, 32.2%
CMYK
7.3%, 3.7%, 0.0%, 67.8%
YIQ
78.4, -2.8, 0.3
XYZ
7.30, 7.74, 9.09
CIE Lab
33.43, -0.53, -2.19
CIE Luv
33.43, -1.74, -2.63
Hunter Lab
27.82, -0.36, -1.54
Decimal
5001042

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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