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French

#C09753

RGB 192, 151, 83 · HSL 37°, 46%, 54% · CMYK 0, 21, 57, 25

French is #C09753 in HEX — rgb(192, 151, 83), hsl(37°, 46%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 57%, 25%).

French pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 46%, 54%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C09753

RGB192, 151, 83

HSL37°, 46%, 54%

HSV37°, 57%, 75%

CMYK0, 21, 57, 25

Decimal12621651

CSS RGBrgb(192, 151, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 46%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

French 195

Exact match

PPG

Amaretto Sours 1106-6

ΔE 1.3 · #C09856

Dunn-Edwards

Maple Syrup DE5362

ΔE 1.9 · #BB9351

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 1.9 · #BC934D

Dulux

Hokey Pokey S14F6

ΔE 2.2 · #C79C57

Behr

Amber Autumn S290-5

ΔE 2.3 · #C49959

Vista Paint

Bugle Boy C-898

ΔE 2.7 · #BB904C

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 3 · #C09658

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 3.4 · #CB9E59

Hallman-Lindsay

Bugle Boy 899

ΔE 3.5 · #BB8F4F

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 3.6 · #CA9F5E

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4.3 · #B28E4B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.9 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.5 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 11.7 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.2 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C09753

#547DC0

Analogous

#C06054

#C09753

#B3C054

Triadic

#C09753

#54C096

#9654C0

Split-Complementary

#C09753

#54B3C0

#6054C0

Tetradic

#C09753

#54C060

#547DC0

#C054B3

Monochromatic

#594421

#916E36

#C09753

#D4B88C

#E9DBC3

Rectangle

#C09753

#7DC054

#547DC0

#9654C0

Compound

#C09753

#B3C054

#547DC0

#6054C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCAB76

#D4BF9D

#E3D9C9

Darker

#A37B39

#725525

#433215

Saturation

#9A8D7A

#C09654

#DF9E34

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C09753

#B0A252

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C09753

#9F9F5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C09753

#C29097

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

French reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CF9E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C09753

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BDA37E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#476AA3

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C09753;

CSS — background

background-color: #C09753;

CSS Variable

--color-french: #C09753;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french': '#C09753' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C09753] text-[#C09753]

SCSS

$french: #C09753;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C09753?

#C09753 is French, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C09753 warm or cool?

French reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with French?

French works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with French?

French pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download French?

You can download French on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for French?

The hex code is #C09753. In RGB it's 192, 151, 83, and in HSL it's 37°, 46%, 54%.

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