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French Quarter Gold

#C6A447

RGB 198, 164, 71 · HSL 44°, 53%, 53% · CMYK 0, 17, 64, 22

French Quarter Gold is #C6A447 in HEX — rgb(198, 164, 71), hsl(44°, 53%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 64%, 22%).

French Quarter Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 53%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C6A447

RGB198, 164, 71

HSL44°, 53%, 53%

HSV44°, 64%, 78%

CMYK0, 17, 64, 22

Decimal13018183

CSS RGBrgb(198, 164, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 53%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

French287

ΔE 0.4 · #C7A548

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Behr

Ginger JarM300-5

ΔE 1.3 · #C4A143

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Valspar

Golden Avocado3008-5A

ΔE 1.8 · #C7A44B

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Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine808

ΔE 2.2 · #CCAA4D

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Vista Paint

Yellow LupineC-807

ΔE 2.5 · #C9A948

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PPG

Golden Field1107-7

ΔE 2.7 · #C39E44

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Dulux

YellowstoneS16F7

ΔE 2.8 · #C2A44B

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Dunn-Edwards

Tiki TorchDE5453

ΔE 3.4 · #BB9E3F

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Colorhouse

Beeswax .05Beeswax-05

ΔE 6.5 · #C9B156

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Kilz

Fresh AvocadoLF140-02

ΔE 6.7 · #BAA24E

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IKEA

IKEA191191

ΔE 7.6 · #DBB651

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Sherwin-Williams

NuggetSW6697

ΔE 7.6 · #DBB04A

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RAL

Golden Yellow1004

ΔE 9.1 · #CDA434

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Farrow & Ball

India Yellow66

ΔE 11.7 · #CB9E59

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Dutch Boy

Ivory WhiteVS-9116

ΔE 14.9 · #EFAE52

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Kobra

Yellow09

ΔE 16.8 · #F4AF5B

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#C6A447

#486AC7

Analogous

#C76548

#C6A447

#A9C748

Triadic

#C6A447

#48C7A5

#A548C7

Split-Complementary

#C6A447

#48A9C7

#6548C7

Tetradic

#C6A447

#48C765

#486AC7

#C748A9

Monochromatic

#5A491C

#94792E

#C6A447

#D9C282

#EBDEBD

Rectangle

#C6A447

#6AC748

#486AC7

#A548C7

Compound

#C6A447

#A9C748

#486AC7

#6548C7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of French Quarter Gold run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F8F3E8

Tint #ECE0C0

Tint #DFCC98

Tint #D3B870

Base #C6A447

Shade #A78833

Shade #7F6727

Shade #57471B

Shade #2F260E

Variations

Lighter

#D2B76C

#D7C697

#E5DCC5

Darker

#A88830

#765F1F

#463811

Saturation

#9A9074

#C7A548

#E3B22B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6A447

#BCAB47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6A447

#AAAA5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6A447

#C99BA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

French Quarter Gold brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D4A850

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6A447

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1AD75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3F5BA7

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: #C6A447;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6A447;

CSS Variable

--color-french-quarter-gold: #C6A447;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-quarter-gold': '#C6A447' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6A447] text-[#C6A447]

SCSS

$french-quarter-gold: #C6A447;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6A447?

#C6A447 is French Quarter Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6A447 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Quarter Gold?

French Quarter Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with French Quarter Gold?

French Quarter Gold pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download French Quarter Gold?

You can download French Quarter Gold 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 Quarter Gold?

The hex code is #C6A447. In RGB it's 198, 164, 71, and in HSL it's 44°, 53%, 53%.

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