# Sherwin Williams French Roast

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/french-roast-sw-6069](https://plan-home.com/color/french-roast-sw-6069)

Sherwin Williams French Roast SW 6069 is a deep brown with a noticeable red-brown cast, giving it more warmth than a charcoal or near-black neutral. Its low value makes it read as rich and grounded on walls, especially in dining rooms, studies, or compact powder rooms where a darker finish feels intentional. In strong daylight, the underlying chestnut warmth is easier to see; at night, it settles into a nearly blackened brown. French Roast is particularly effective on cabinetry, interior doors, or a fireplace surround paired with creamy off-whites, warm beige stone, aged brass, and natural walnut.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** French Roast
- **Color code:** SW 6069
- **HEX:** #4f3426
- **RGB:** 79, 52, 38
- **LRV:** 4.30%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 20° Saturation: 51.9% Value: 30.98%
- **HSL:** hsl(20, 35, 23)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.18 Yellow: 51.9 Key: 69.02
- **YIQ:** Y: 58.477 I: 20.588 Q: 1.355
- **XYZ:** X: 4.802 Y: 4.259 Z: 2.402
- **CIE Lab:** L:24.508 a:10.242 b:13.748
- **CIE Luv:** L:24.508 u:17.618 v:11.697
- **Decimal:** 5190694
- **Hunter Lab:** 20.636, 5.427, 7.543

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Bramble Bush](https://plan-home.com/color/bramble-bush-sw-2923)
- [Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coffeehouse-chocolate-cw-165)
- [RAL Classic Terra brown](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brown-ral-8028)
- [RAL Classic Sepia brown](https://plan-home.com/color/sepia-brown-ral-8014)
- [RAL Classic Nut brown](https://plan-home.com/color/nut-brown-ral-8011)
- [Benjamin Moore Tudor Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tudor-brown-hc-185)
- [Sherwin Williams Turkish Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/turkish-coffee-sw-6076)
- [Sherwin Williams Rojo Marrón](https://plan-home.com/color/rojo-marron-sw-9182)
- [Sherwin Williams Terra Brun](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brun-sw-6048)
- [RAL Classic Mahogany brown](https://plan-home.com/color/mahogany-brown-ral-8016)
- [Benjamin Moore Terrazzo Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-terrazzo-brown-csp-360)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Sundae](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-sundae-2113-10)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tarpley-brown-cw-170)
- [Sherwin Williams Woodsy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/woodsy-brown-sw-2924)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-taupe-2111-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Barista](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barista-af-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-appalachian-brown-2115-10)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rojo Marrón](https://plan-home.com/color/rojo-marron-sw-9182)
- [Sherwin Williams Burnished Brandy](https://plan-home.com/color/burnished-brandy-sw-7523)
- [Sherwin Williams Baked Cookie](https://plan-home.com/color/baked-cookie-sw-9098)
- [Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/aurora-brown-sw-2837)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-leather-sw-6062)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Woodsy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/woodsy-brown-sw-2924)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/red-paint-colors/sw6069

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.