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Benjamin MooreOC-41

French Canvas

French Canvas is a bright and airy White from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#E5E3D4

LRV

74.05

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Light Reflectance Value
74.05
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCharmingCozyPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

French Canvas in Real Rooms

French Canvas has a high LRV of 74.05 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a house, living room, bedroom, misc and dining room.

1 House Photo

In suburban environments, French Canvas provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

French Canvas exterior paint

Exterior house facade in French Canvas presents a classic, timeless curb appeal.

@stacywlewis

7 Living Room Photos

In a living room, French Canvas acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

French Canvas living room review

Living room walls in French Canvas frame furnishings with warm, balanced sophistication.

@jackpowers84

3 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and French Canvas reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Benjamin Moore OC-41 bedroom paint

Bedroom walls in French Canvas offer a peaceful, restful environment for relaxation.

@savvysouthernstyle

Benjamin Moore French Canvas bedroom paint

Bedroom walls painted French Canvas provide a soft, sophisticated retreat from daily stress.

@savvysouthernstyle

Benjamin Moore French Canvas bedroom interior

Bedroom interior with French Canvas walls establishes a tranquil, refined sleeping sanctuary.

@savvysouthernstyle

1 Misc Photo

In walk-in closets or pantries, French Canvas provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Benjamin Moore French Canvas wall paint

Walls finished in French Canvas showcase a balanced, versatile neutral throughout any room.

@freshcoat2022

1 Dining Room Photo

The color French Canvas has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Benjamin Moore French Canvas dining room color

Dining room walls wrap in the sophisticated French Canvas shade.

@jezebel.bardot

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Color Codes

HEX#E5E3D4
RGB229, 227, 212
HSL53° 25% 86%
CMYK0 1 7 10
CIE LabL: 90.0 a: -1.9 b: 7.6
XYZX: 0.72 Y: 0.76 Z: 0.73