ORANGES
Dark Mustard
#AB7E51
Sitting at HSL 30°, 36%, 49%, Dark Mustard reads mid-tone and warm. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard 2161-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Dark Mustard
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AB7E51?
#AB7E51 is Dark Mustard, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #AB7E51 warm or cool?
Dark Mustard reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark Mustard?
Dark Mustard works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Dark Mustard?
Dark 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 Dark Mustard?
You can download Dark 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 RGB value of #AB7E51?
#AB7E51 converts to RGB 171, 126, 81.