Benjamin Moore

French Horn

195

French Horn is a warm golden brown with distinct yellow undertones, offering moderate depth at an LRV of 32.36. The color leans toward amber and brass tones, making it suitable for living rooms, dining areas, or studies where warmth is desired. It works well in traditional and transitional interiors.

For coordination, consider Benjamin Moore White Sand, Muslin, or Hawthorne Yellow in similar warm ranges, while Hale Navy or Revere Pewter can provide contrast when a more layered palette is needed.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

195

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

French Horn in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Horn under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

54%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

32.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#BF9652

RGB Decimal

191, 150, 82

RGB Percent

74.9%, 58.8%, 32.2%

HSL

37.4, 46.0%, 53.5%

HSV

37.4, 57.1%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.5%, 57.1%, 25.1%

YIQ

154.5, 46.3, -12.6

XYZ

33.92, 33.50, 12.66

CIE Lab

64.56, 7.39, 41.28

CIE Luv

64.56, 32.19, 47.47

Hunter Lab

57.88, 6.60, 26.45

Decimal

12555858

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

French Horn Butterscotch Ripple Retro Gold Organic Style

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

French Horn Romanesque Gold Ancient Scroll Parchment Paper

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

French Horn Blue Iolite Blue Odyssey Honest

Analogous

Adjacent colors

French Horn Limeade Pink Mix Green Pear

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

French Horn Pink Mix Candy Drop Razzle Dazzle

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Tangy Green

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Different Gold

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Antique Bronze

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Bosc Pear

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Radiance

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Massicot

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Gingerbread

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Kurkuma

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Leap of Faith

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Edgy Green

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Autumn Gold

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Maple Sugar