At What Color Is the Eiffel Tower?

Its color has varied over the years, from reddish-brown (1889) to ochre-brown (1892), a variation of 5 shades of yellow over its total height (1899), yellow-brown (1907 to 1947), reddish-brown (1954-1961) and since 1968, an “Eiffel Tower brown” of three different tones. In 2019, a new painting campaign is beginning!

What is the color of the Eiffel Tower now?

Since 1968, the tower was painted in a specially-designed shade of brown but it is now being prepared to be painted in a yellow-brown color. The new shade will give this stunning tower a golden hue. This grand makeover is costing around €50 million ($60 million).

Is the Eiffel Tower being painted gold?

The Eiffel Tower has changed its color on multiple occasions since being built. Several renovations, wear and tear, and just time itself means the Eiffel Tower has been dressed up in many colors.