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French

#C7A548

RGB 199, 165, 72 · HSL 44°, 53%, 53% · CMYK 0, 17, 64, 22

French is #C7A548 in HEX — rgb(199, 165, 72), hsl(44°, 53%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 64%, 22%).

French 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#C7A548

RGB199, 165, 72

HSL44°, 53%, 53%

HSV44°, 64%, 78%

CMYK0, 17, 64, 22

Decimal13083976

CSS RGBrgb(199, 165, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 53%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

French 287

Exact match

Behr

Ginger Jar M300-5

ΔE 1.6 · #C4A143

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 1.8 · #C7A44B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 1.8 · #CCAA4D

Vista Paint

Yellow Lupine C-807

ΔE 2.3 · #C9A948

Dulux

Yellowstone S16F7

ΔE 2.8 · #C2A44B

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 3 · #C39E44

Dunn-Edwards

Tiki Torch DE5453

ΔE 3.7 · #BB9E3F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 6.3 · #C9B156

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 6.8 · #BAA24E

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.3 · #DBB651

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 7.4 · #DBB04A

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 9.1 · #CDA434

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.7 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 14.8 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.6 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C7A548

#486AC7

Analogous

#C76548

#C7A548

#A9C748

Triadic

#C7A548

#48C7A5

#A548C7

Split-Complementary

#C7A548

#48A9C7

#6548C7

Tetradic

#C7A548

#48C765

#486AC7

#C748A9

Monochromatic

#5A491C

#94792E

#C7A548

#D9C282

#EBDEBD

Rectangle

#C7A548

#6AC748

#486AC7

#A548C7

Compound

#C7A548

#A9C748

#486AC7

#6548C7

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7A548

#BDAC48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7A548

#ABAB5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7A548

#CA9CA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

French 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

#D5A851

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7A548

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2AD75

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: #C7A548;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7A548;

CSS Variable

--color-french: #C7A548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french': '#C7A548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7A548] text-[#C7A548]

SCSS

$french: #C7A548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7A548?

#C7A548 is French, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7A548 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with French?

French 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?

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 #C7A548. In RGB it's 199, 165, 72, and in HSL it's 44°, 53%, 53%.

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