Behr French Beige MQ3-10

Color code:MQ3-10
Color name:French Beige
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr French Beige?

French Beige is a warm and inviting hue that exudes elegance and sophistication. Paired with complementary colors such as Behr MQ3-11 Eiffel For You or Behr MQ3-9 Voyager Blue, it creates a harmonious and balanced color palette. The subtle undertones of French Beige can be enhanced by accents in Behr MQ3-05 Silver Bullet or Behr MQ3-55 Platinum, adding depth and richness to any space. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, French Beige is versatile and timeless, making it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

What are Behr French Beige undertones?

Red is Behr French Beige undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D5C8B5

RGB code:

213, 200, 181

Is Behr French Beige MQ3-10 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 36° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-10 French Beige HSL code: 36, 28%, 77%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr French Beige:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

French Beige MQ3-10 vs Accessible Beige SW 7036

Behr French Beige MQ3-10 vs Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige SW 7036Open French Beige MQ3-10
LRV: 58.8%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 58%
Light color
Temperature: warm

French Beige MQ3-10 vs Suede Beige MQ3-38

Behr French Beige MQ3-10 vs Behr Suede Beige MQ3-38Open French Beige MQ3-10
LRV: 58.8%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 59.49%
Light color
Temperature: warm