Sherwin-Williams French Roast: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 4

French Roast (SW 6069) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 4.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams French Roast (100% match).

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LRV

4.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6069

HEX

#4F3426

RGB

79, 52, 38

HSL

20°, 35%, 23%

Family

Browns

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Dark Clove Sherwin-Williams · SW 9183 · LRV 5

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French Roast FAQ

What undertone does French Roast have?

French Roast is a deep brown with a strong 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 Roast?

French Roast has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.3 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 Roast in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: French Roast (HGSW6069), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Coffeehouse Chocolate (CW-165), 93%; Valspar: Thoroughfare (8004-6G), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), 83%; Behr: Death By Chocolate (MQ1-54), 81%; Glidden: Fudge (PPG1073-7), 81%; PPG: Fudge (PPG1073-7), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 72%. 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 Roast?

The HEX code of French Roast (SW 6069) is #4F3426, RGB 79, 52, 38. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.