Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold 287

What are Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold undertones?

The undertones of French Quarter Gold can be accurately described as a Yellow and Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold 287 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 44° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

287 French Quarter Gold HSL code: 44, 53%, 53%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects French Quarter Gold

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

287
French Quarter Gold

• 217
  Antique Bronze

  

• 2152-30
  Autumn Gold

  

• CSP-975
  Walk on the Beach

  

• CW-420
  Wythe Gold

  

• 2153-40
  Cork

  

Darker shades

287
French Quarter Gold

• 2153-10
  Golden Bark

  

• 203
  Fields of Gold

  

• 2153-20
  Corduroy

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color French Quarter Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Manor Blue and Blue Note.

287
French Quarter Gold

• 1627
  Manor Blue

  

• 2129-30
  Blue Note

  

• 2128-40
  Oxford Gray

  

• CSP-530
  Flower Box

  

• 1426
  Queen's Wreath

  

• 2130-60
  Iced Slate

  

• 2062-10
  Polo Blue

  

LRV of French Quarter Gold

French Quarter Gold has an LRV of 37.98% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C6A447
RGB Decimal	198, 164, 71
RGB Percent	77.65%, 64.31%, 27.84%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 64.14% Value: 77.65%
HSL	hsl(44, 53, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.17 Yellow: 64.14 Key: 22.35
YIQ	Y: 163.564 I: 50.146 Q: -21.749
XYZ	X: 37.703 Y: 39.014 Z: 11.504
CIE Lab	L:68.761 a:2.03 b:51.59
CIE Luv	L:68.761 u:28.211 v:58.779
Decimal	13018183
Hunter Lab	62.461, -1.56, 32.803