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Mustard Gold

#A6894B

RGB 166, 137, 75 · HSL 41°, 38%, 47% · CMYK 0, 17, 55, 35

Mustard Gold is #A6894B in HEX — rgb(166, 137, 75), hsl(41°, 38%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 55%, 35%).

Mustard Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 38%, 47%. 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#A6894B

RGB166, 137, 75

HSL41°, 38%, 47%

HSV41°, 55%, 65%

CMYK0, 17, 55, 35

Decimal10914123

CSS RGBrgb(166, 137, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 38%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Graceful Gazelle 1105-7

ΔE 2.1 · #A78A50

Behr

Brown Rabbit 300F-5

ΔE 2.1 · #A88D51

Benjamin Moore

Brazen 259

ΔE 2.7 · #9E8347

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 2.9 · #9D8344

Vista Paint

Golden Cadillac C-878

ΔE 3.5 · #AA8647

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 3.8 · #9F8046

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 3.9 · #A9864E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 4.3 · #AC864B

Dulux

Zingiber S16E8

ΔE 4.4 · #AA8F49

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4.9 · #B28E4B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.4 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 9.1 · #B29445

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.2 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.6 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A6894B

#4A67A5

Analogous

#A55B4A

#A6894B

#95A54A

Triadic

#A6894B

#4AA589

#894AA5

Split-Complementary

#A6894B

#4A95A5

#5B4AA5

Tetradic

#A6894B

#4AA55B

#4A67A5

#A54A95

Monochromatic

#3C311B

#715D33

#A6894B

#C3AC79

#DBCDAE

Rectangle

#A6894B

#67A54A

#4A67A5

#894AA5

Compound

#A6894B

#95A54A

#4A67A5

#5B4AA5

Variations

Lighter

#BCA26A

#C8B894

#DCD4C3

Darker

#866E3A

#5D4C26

#372C16

Saturation

#867D6A

#A5894A

#CB9625

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

3.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.30:1

Deuteranopia

#A6894B

#9C904B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6894B

#8E8E56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6894B

#A88288

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mustard Gold 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

#BC9353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6894B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99878

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.

#455A87

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: #A6894B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6894B;

CSS Variable

--color-mustard-gold: #A6894B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustard-gold': '#A6894B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6894B] text-[#A6894B]

SCSS

$mustard-gold: #A6894B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6894B?

#A6894B is Mustard Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A6894B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mustard Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Mustard Gold?

Mustard Gold 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 Gold?

You can download Mustard Gold 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 Gold?

The hex code is #A6894B. In RGB it's 166, 137, 75, and in HSL it's 41°, 38%, 47%.

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