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Benjamin Moore French Press

AF-170 · #604E44 · LRV 8.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown is a 99% match

French Press (AF-170) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown (99% match).

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LRV

8.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-170

HEX

#604E44

RGB

96, 78, 68

HSL

21°, 17%, 32%

Family

Browns

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French Press FAQ

What undertone does French Press have?

French Press is a deep brown with a moderate peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of French Press?

French Press has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to French Press in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), 99%; Glidden: Chestnut (PPG15-23), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 97%; PPG: Little Bear (PPG1074-7), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), 96%; Valspar: Arctic Tundra (T585), 95%; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of French Press?

The HEX code of French Press (AF-170) is #604E44, RGB 96, 78, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.