French Quarter Gold 287 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C7A548, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Avocado from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7A548 · 287
French Quarter Gold
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Quarter Gold Technical Profile
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French Quarter Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Quarter Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFrench Quarter Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparGolden Avocado
Golden Avocado
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ginger Jar
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Haystacks
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Quarter Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Quarter Gold
#C7A548
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AABA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Quarter Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Quarter Gold Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to French Quarter Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Quarter Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Quarter Gold have?
French Quarter Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Quarter Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Quarter Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Quarter Gold are Golden Avocado by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ginger Jar by Behr (a near-identical match), Yellow Lupine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Quarter Gold's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of French Quarter Gold?
French Quarter Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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