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Benjamin Moore French Horn

195 · #BF9652 · LRV ~33.5

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Amaretto Sours (~97% proximity)

French Horn (195) is a mid-tone orange from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Amaretto Sours (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to French Horn in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

33.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

195

HEX

#BF9652

RGB

191, 150, 82

HSL

37°, 46%, 54%

Family

Oranges

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French Horn FAQ

What is the LRV of French Horn?

French Horn has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to French Horn in other brands?

Glidden: Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Maple Syrup (DE5362), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Different Gold (SW 6396), ~97% proximity; PPG: Apollo Gold (PPG16-11), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Wild Mustard Seed (M159), ~92% proximity; Behr: Ginger Jar (M300-5), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Alchemy (HGSW6395), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of French Horn?

The HEX code of French Horn (195) is #BF9652, RGB 191, 150, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.