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Spiced Mustard

#B99563

RGB 185, 149, 99 · HSL 35°, 38%, 56% · CMYK 0, 19, 46, 27

Spiced Mustard is #B99563 in HEX — rgb(185, 149, 99), hsl(35°, 38%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 46%, 27%).

Spiced Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 38%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B99563

RGB185, 149, 99

HSL35°, 38%, 56%

HSV35°, 46%, 73%

CMYK0, 19, 46, 27

Decimal12162403

CSS RGBrgb(185, 149, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 38%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wilmington Tan 270F-5

ΔE 1.4 · #BA9866

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 1.9 · #B49161

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 1.9 · #B39260

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1112

ΔE 2.3 · #C09866

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic City SW7699

ΔE 2.4 · #BA9A67

PPG

Welcome Home 1092-5

ΔE 2.6 · #C09C6A

Valspar

Lariat Tan 3004-7B

ΔE 2.6 · #BE986A

Vista Paint

Gold Ransom C-891

ΔE 2.8 · #B08F5D

Dulux

Grainfield S15E5

ΔE 3.5 · #B79A66

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 3.7 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 3.8 · #B7975E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.9 · #A9864E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.3 · #BA9873

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.7 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#B99563

#6488B9

Analogous

#B96B64

#B99563

#B2B964

Triadic

#B99563

#64B996

#9664B9

Split-Complementary

#B99563

#64B2B9

#6B64B9

Tetradic

#B99563

#64B96B

#6488B9

#B964B2

Monochromatic

#5B4629

#906F41

#B99563

#D1BA99

#E9DECE

Rectangle

#B99563

#88B964

#6488B9

#9664B9

Compound

#B99563

#B2B964

#6488B9

#6B64B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7AB83

#D1BFA6

#E2D9CD

Darker

#A07A45

#6F542E

#42311A

Saturation

#9C9182

#B99664

#DC9C41

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B99563

#AB9F63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B99563

#9C9C6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B99563

#BA8F95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spiced 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

#CA9C65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B99563

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A18A

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.

#5273A1

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B99563;

CSS — background

background-color: #B99563;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-mustard: #B99563;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-mustard': '#B99563' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B99563] text-[#B99563]

SCSS

$spiced-mustard: #B99563;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B99563?

#B99563 is Spiced Mustard, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B99563 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spiced Mustard?

Spiced 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 Spiced Mustard?

Spiced 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 Spiced Mustard?

You can download Spiced 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 Spiced Mustard?

The hex code is #B99563. In RGB it's 185, 149, 99, and in HSL it's 35°, 38%, 56%.

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