Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold 287
| Official page: | French Quarter Gold 287 |
| Code: | 287 |
| Name: | French Quarter Gold |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold?
Benjamin Moore 287 French Quarter Gold exudes warmth and elegance, creating a cozy atmosphere in any space. This rich and inviting hue pairs beautifully with deep navy blues and crisp whites, providing a stunning contrast that is both classic and modern. Adding touches of soft sage green or blush pink can further enhance the sophistication of French Quarter Gold. Embrace a timeless and luxurious aesthetic by incorporating metallic accents such as brass or copper to complement the luxurious undertones of this captivating color.
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What are Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold undertones?
French Quarter Gold has a clear yellow and red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#C6A447
RGB code:
198, 164, 71
Is Benjamin Moore French Quarter Gold 287 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 44° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
287 French Quarter Gold HSL code: 44, 53%, 53%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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
Darker shades
287
French Quarter Gold
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.
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?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 37.98%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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 | |
Benjamin Moore 287 French Quarter Gold
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