French Moire
Sherwin-Williams French Moire (9056) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#9FBBC3LRV
46.95
French Moire's Color Strip
French Moire is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Billowy Breeze and Aquitaine. The strip spans from Little Boy Blu at the lightest end to Connor's Lakefront at the deepest. Strip 173 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
French Moire in Rooms
Follow French Moire from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 26 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 Living Room Photos
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of French Moire (9056) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Living room walls in French Moire establish elegant, textured sophistication.
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5 Bedroom Photos
5 bedroom images place French Moire (9056) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 47.0 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bedroom walls painted in French Moire establish a calm, elegant atmosphere with soft sophistication.
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Soft walls in French Moire complement the natural light and minimalist furnishings in this bedroom.
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Headboard walls in French Moire provide a serene focal point above the bed.
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Ceiling painted in French Moire adds unexpected depth and intimacy to this restful bedroom.
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Wall color French Moire creates a tranquil retreat with warm, muted tones throughout.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
French Moire (9056) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels.
Kitchen cabinets finished in French Moire bring refined elegance to this bright culinary space.
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Upper cabinetry painted French Moire contrasts beautifully with lighter lower cabinets and countertops.
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Cabinet faces in French Moire offer a sophisticated alternative to traditional white kitchen storage.
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3 House Photos
Viewed across 3 house images in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, French Moire (9056) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 47.0 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Front entrance painted French Moire makes a bold yet welcoming statement for this home.
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Entry door in French Moire sets a distinguished tone before guests step inside.
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Storefront door painted French Moire projects professional polish and understated style.
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4 Front Door Photos
The threshold between the street and the interior can draw different notes from French Moire (9056). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Wooden entry door in French Moire provides classic curb appeal with modern sophistication.
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Door frame finished in French Moire creates an inviting introduction to the home.
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Double doors painted French Moire frame an elegant entryway with timeless appeal.
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Exterior entrance in French Moire combines warmth and refinement for lasting first impressions.
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5 Misc Photos
The 5 misc images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Dresser painted French Moire transforms a classic furniture piece with contemporary elegance.
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Vintage cabinet finished in French Moire gets a sophisticated modern makeover.
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Furniture piece in French Moire showcases the color's versatility beyond walls and trim.
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Wooden door finished French Moire demonstrates the color's depth in different lighting conditions.
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A wooden door painted in French Moire creates a sophisticated entryway statement.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 47, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 47, Natural Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 8, French Moire is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 47, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (55 vs 47) makes Billowy Breeze the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes French Moire the marginally brighter of the two.
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Agua Fría reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (47 vs 41) makes French Moire the marginally brighter of the two.
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 47, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (47 vs 35) makes French Moire the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 47, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 47), opening up a space where French Moire encloses it.
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
French Moire reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 13), opening up a space where Griffin encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 68 vs 47, Hinting Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 47, Sky High is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 47, Silent Ripple is decisively the brighter choice.
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Little Boy Blu reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 47), opening up a space where French Moire encloses it.
Darker Colors
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 47 vs 25, French Moire is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 26, French Moire is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 25, French Moire is decisively the brighter choice.
French Moire reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 24), opening up a space where Georgian Revival Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Add a cool but subtle sophistication to your bathroom with this elegant blue midtone. Pairs wonderfully with a light violet pastel like Mountain Air.