ColorplanBenjamin Moore French Quarter Gold (287) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. For trim, try Bare (OC-98).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 39.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C6A447 |
| RGB | 198, 164, 71 |
| HSL | 44°, 53%, 53% |
About French Quarter Gold
French Quarter Gold (287) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 39, French Quarter Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Quarter Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Hollywood Gold (279), it's darker and warmer.
How French Quarter Gold changes with the light
French Quarter Gold has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
French Quarter Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
French Quarter Gold will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light French Quarter Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
French Quarter Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See French Quarter Gold in real homes
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French Quarter Gold equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 10.0
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Octagon Yellow (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.2
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 12.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
French Quarter Gold questions
What undertone does French Quarter Gold have?
French Quarter Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Quarter Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is French Quarter Gold a light or dark color?
French Quarter Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, French Quarter Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to French Quarter Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 10.0); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 10.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with French Quarter Gold?
Try Bare (OC-98) on trim and Gardenia (AF-10) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share French Quarter Gold's undertone.
Where does French Quarter Gold work best?
French Quarter Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 39, French Quarter Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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