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Mustard

#A18643

RGB 161, 134, 67 · HSL 43°, 41%, 45% · CMYK 0, 17, 58, 37

Mustard is #A18643 in HEX — rgb(161, 134, 67), hsl(43°, 41%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 58%, 37%).

Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 41%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A18643

RGB161, 134, 67

HSL43°, 41%, 45%

HSV43°, 58%, 63%

CMYK0, 17, 58, 37

Decimal10585667

CSS RGBrgb(161, 134, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 41%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mustard 2151-10

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Arrow Rock DE5440

ΔE 1.7 · #A28440

Behr

Madagascar UL180-3

ΔE 2 · #9C8443

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 2.4 · #9D8344

Dulux

Turmeric S16E9

ΔE 3.2 · #9B8039

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 4.1 · #A98840

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 4.3 · #A7843E

PPG

Graceful Gazelle 1105-7

ΔE 5 · #A78A50

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 5.5 · #B28E4B

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 5.9 · #99894A

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 7.9 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9 · #B7975E

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 11.8 · #826C34

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 15.8 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.7 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A18643

#445EA2

Analogous

#A25844

#A18643

#8DA244

Triadic

#A18643

#44A287

#8744A2

Split-Complementary

#A18643

#448DA2

#5844A2

Tetradic

#A18643

#44A258

#445EA2

#A2448D

Monochromatic

#362D17

#6C5A2D

#A18643

#C3AB6F

#D9CBA5

Rectangle

#A18643

#5EA244

#445EA2

#8744A2

Compound

#A18643

#8DA244

#445EA2

#5844A2

Variations

Lighter

#BDA361

#C8B88E

#DCD4C0

Darker

#836D34

#5C4B23

#362C13

Saturation

#817965

#A28744

#C49622

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.01:1

Deuteranopia

#A18643

#998C43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A18643

#8B8B50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A18643

#A37F85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mustard 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

#B8914D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A18643

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59672

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#405384

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: #A18643;

CSS — background

background-color: #A18643;

CSS Variable

--color-mustard: #A18643;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustard': '#A18643' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A18643] text-[#A18643]

SCSS

$mustard: #A18643;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A18643?

#A18643 is Mustard, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A18643 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Mustard?

Mustard 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 Mustard?

You can download 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 Mustard?

The hex code is #A18643. In RGB it's 161, 134, 67, and in HSL it's 43°, 41%, 45%.

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