NEUTRALS

French Roast

#49413B

RGB 73, 65, 59 · HSL 26°, 11%, 26% · CMYK 0, 11, 19, 71

French Roast is #49413B in HEX — rgb(73, 65, 59), hsl(26°, 11%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 19%, 71%).

French Roast pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 26°, 11%, 26%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#49413B

RGB73, 65, 59

HSL26°, 11%, 26%

HSV26°, 19%, 29%

CMYK0, 11, 19, 71

Decimal4800827

CSS RGBrgb(73, 65, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 11%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Roast UL140-1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 1 · #48423C

Benjamin Moore

Night 2134-10

ΔE 1.3 · #4C443E

Dulux

Yarra Brown S08A9

ΔE 1.6 · #473F37

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 1.6 · #4D423C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 2.2 · #4F443F

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 2.3 · #463E3B

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 2.5 · #4E413C

Valspar

Brown Velvet 1011-10

ΔE 3.8 · #514845

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.2 · #53453C

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 4.2 · #524A46

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 4.3 · #4D4746

RAL

Grey Olive 6006

ΔE 4.4 · #3E3B32

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.6 · #574C49

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.1 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.4 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#49413B

#3B434A

Analogous

#4A3B3C

#49413B

#4A493B

Triadic

#49413B

#3B4A41

#413B4A

Split-Complementary

#49413B

#3B4A49

#3B3C4A

Tetradic

#49413B

#3C4A3B

#3B434A

#493B4A

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#1F1C19

#49413B

#74675D

#9B8D82

Rectangle

#49413B

#434A3B

#3B434A

#413B4A

Compound

#49413B

#4A493B

#3B434A

#3B3C4A

Variations

Lighter

#73675D

#988C83

#C2BCB8

Darker

#3B342F

#292420

#181513

Saturation

#444240

#4A413B

#673D1E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.99:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49413B

#45433B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49413B

#42423C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49413B

#494041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

French Roast gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#765D47

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#49413B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#63626C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2A3A46

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #49413B;

CSS — background

background-color: #49413B;

CSS Variable

--color-french-roast: #49413B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-roast': '#49413B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49413B] text-[#49413B]

SCSS

$french-roast: #49413B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49413B?

#49413B is French Roast, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #49413B warm or cool?

French Roast reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with French Roast?

French Roast works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with French Roast?

French Roast pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download French Roast?

You can download French Roast on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for French Roast?

The hex code is #49413B. In RGB it's 73, 65, 59, and in HSL it's 26°, 11%, 26%.

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