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Mulgore Mustard

#C2B332

RGB 194, 179, 50 · HSL 54°, 59%, 48% · CMYK 0, 8, 74, 24

Mulgore Mustard is #C2B332 in HEX — rgb(194, 179, 50), hsl(54°, 59%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 74%, 24%).

Mulgore Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 59%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C2B332

RGB194, 179, 50

HSL54°, 59%, 48%

HSV54°, 74%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 74, 24

Decimal12759858

CSS RGBrgb(194, 179, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 59%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Leapfrog 380D-6

ΔE 1.1 · #C3B430

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 1.9 · #C6B836

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Stone DE5467

ΔE 4.1 · #CEB736

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 5.8 · #D3C23E

Dulux

Cavelli Islands NZ10C6

ΔE 6.1 · #D6BF43

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 6.9 · #BEBD3B

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 7.3 · #CEB02A

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.4 · #C7B446

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 7.4 · #BAA736

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 14.1 · #BCA849

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 14.2 · #DBB651

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15 · #CCC921

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.5 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 15.8 · #C9B156

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.4 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 23.3 · #FFCA2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2B332

#3241C3

Analogous

#C36C32

#C2B332

#89C332

Triadic

#C2B332

#32C3B4

#B432C3

Split-Complementary

#C2B332

#3289C3

#6C32C3

Tetradic

#C2B332

#32C36C

#3241C3

#C33289

Monochromatic

#494413

#867C23

#C2B332

#D8CD69

#E8E1A6

Rectangle

#C2B332

#41C332

#3241C3

#B432C3

Compound

#C2B332

#89C332

#3241C3

#6C32C3

Variations

Lighter

#D4C756

#D7CF88

#E4E0BD

Darker

#9F9225

#6F6618

#423C0D

Saturation

#908C65

#C3B432

#DCC819

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B332

#C4B234

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B332

#B6B653

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B332

#C7A7AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mulgore 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

#D1B341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B332

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB865

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#343E9C

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: #C2B332;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B332;

CSS Variable

--color-mulgore-mustard: #C2B332;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mulgore-mustard': '#C2B332' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B332] text-[#C2B332]

SCSS

$mulgore-mustard: #C2B332;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B332?

#C2B332 is Mulgore Mustard, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B332 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mulgore Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Mulgore Mustard?

Mulgore 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 Mulgore Mustard?

You can download Mulgore 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 Mulgore Mustard?

The hex code is #C2B332. In RGB it's 194, 179, 50, and in HSL it's 54°, 59%, 48%.

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