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Dried Mustard

#804A00

RGB 128, 74, 0 · HSL 35°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 0, 42, 100, 50

Dried Mustard is #804A00 in HEX — rgb(128, 74, 0), hsl(35°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 100%, 50%).

Dried Mustard pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 100%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#804A00

RGB128, 74, 0

HSL35°, 100%, 25%

HSV35°, 100%, 50%

CMYK0, 42, 100, 50

Decimal8407552

CSS RGBrgb(128, 74, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 9.1 · #955F20

Behr

Sesame Crunch 280D-7

ΔE 9.5 · #9D5A12

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 13.4 · #875228

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 13.5 · #8C5D2C

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 15.4 · #A66B35

Dulux

Hot Ginger S10F9

ΔE 15.7 · #A26336

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 16.7 · #A17135

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 16.7 · #996F32

Vista Paint

Warrior King K-1056

ΔE 16.8 · #A06339

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

ΔE 17.6 · #AE703B

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 18.2 · #9D603B

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 18.3 · #B2683A

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 19.4 · #9D6C40

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 20.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 23.9 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 29.2 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#804A00

#003580

Analogous

#800B00

#804A00

#758000

Triadic

#804A00

#00804A

#4A0080

Split-Complementary

#804A00

#007580

#0B0080

Tetradic

#804A00

#00800B

#003580

#800075

Monochromatic

#1A0F00

#331E00

#804A00

#CC7700

#FF9F1A

Rectangle

#804A00

#358000

#003580

#4A0080

Compound

#804A00

#758000

#003580

#0B0080

Variations

Lighter

#CC7700

#EE9D2B

#EBC48D

Darker

#663C00

#462900

#291800

Saturation

#53432D

#804A00

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

7.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#804A00

#695E00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#804A00

#565618

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#804A00

#80464C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dried Mustard 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

#9F641B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#804A00

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D693F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#0B2F62

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #804A00;

CSS — background

background-color: #804A00;

CSS Variable

--color-dried-mustard: #804A00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dried-mustard': '#804A00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#804A00] text-[#804A00]

SCSS

$dried-mustard: #804A00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #804A00?

#804A00 is Dried Mustard, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #804A00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dried Mustard?

Dried Mustard 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 Dried Mustard?

Dried Mustard 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 Dried Mustard?

You can download Dried Mustard 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 Dried Mustard?

The hex code is #804A00. In RGB it's 128, 74, 0, and in HSL it's 35°, 100%, 25%.

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