Benjamin Moore

French Quarter Gold

287

French Quarter Gold is a saturated ochre yellow with earthy undertones. At an LRV of 37.98, it sits in the medium range with noticeable warmth and depth. The ochre quality gives it an earthy, aged character suitable for dining rooms, libraries, or accent walls.

This color coordinates with Benjamin Moore White Dove, Manchester Tan, and Hawthorne Yellow for harmonious combinations, while Hale Navy or Black Forest Green provide strong contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

287

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

French Quarter Gold in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

44°

Orange Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

53%

Saturated

LRV

38.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C6A447

RGB Decimal

198, 164, 71

RGB Percent

77.6%, 64.3%, 27.8%

HSL

43.9, 52.7%, 52.7%

HSV

43.9, 64.1%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.2%, 64.1%, 22.4%

YIQ

163.6, 50.2, -21.8

XYZ

37.70, 39.01, 11.50

CIE Lab

68.76, 2.03, 51.59

CIE Luv

68.76, 28.21, 58.78

Hunter Lab

62.46, 1.83, 31.88

Decimal

13018183

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

French Quarter Gold Golden Field Marsh Grass Thai Curry

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

French Quarter Gold Buena Vista Gold Hound Lemon Yucca White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

French Quarter Gold Blue Southern Belle Suenos

Analogous

Adjacent colors

French Quarter Gold Mojo Tabasco Lucky Charm Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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