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Creole Mustard

#C69B4E

RGB 198, 155, 78 · HSL 38°, 51%, 54% · CMYK 0, 22, 61, 22

Creole Mustard is #C69B4E in HEX — rgb(198, 155, 78), hsl(38°, 51%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 61%, 22%).

Creole Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 51%, 54%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C69B4E

RGB198, 155, 78

HSL38°, 51%, 54%

HSV38°, 61%, 78%

CMYK0, 22, 61, 22

Decimal13015886

CSS RGBrgb(198, 155, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 51%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Antique 217

ΔE 1.4 · #C39B4E

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 1.6 · #C99E53

Dunn-Edwards

Laredo Road DE5369

ΔE 1.9 · #C7994F

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 3.1 · #C89848

Dulux

Topelo Honey S15F7

ΔE 3.2 · #C09C4D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 4.2 · #CB9E59

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 4.7 · #CC974D

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

ΔE 5 · #CF994E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 5.2 · #D6A75D

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 5.6 · #D5A95F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.1 · #CEAA5B

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 6.4 · #CE9650

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 11.8 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.4 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#C69B4E

#4E7AC6

Analogous

#C65E4E

#C69B4E

#B6C64E

Triadic

#C69B4E

#4EC69A

#9A4EC6

Split-Complementary

#C69B4E

#4EB6C6

#5E4EC6

Tetradic

#C69B4E

#4EC65E

#4E7AC6

#C64EB6

Monochromatic

#5C461E

#967131

#C69B4E

#D8BB88

#EBDCC1

Rectangle

#C69B4E

#7AC64E

#4E7AC6

#9A4EC6

Compound

#C69B4E

#B6C64E

#4E7AC6

#5E4EC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1AE71

#D7C19A

#E5DAC7

Darker

#A97E33

#765721

#463312

Saturation

#9C8E78

#C69A4E

#E2A131

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C69B4E

#B6A74D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C69B4E

#A3A35D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C69B4E

#C8939B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Creole 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

#D4A156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C69B4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1A67A

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.

#4268A8

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: #C69B4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C69B4E;

CSS Variable

--color-creole-mustard: #C69B4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creole-mustard': '#C69B4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C69B4E] text-[#C69B4E]

SCSS

$creole-mustard: #C69B4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C69B4E?

#C69B4E is Creole Mustard, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C69B4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creole Mustard?

Creole 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 Creole Mustard?

Creole 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 Creole Mustard?

You can download Creole 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 Creole Mustard?

The hex code is #C69B4E. In RGB it's 198, 155, 78, and in HSL it's 38°, 51%, 54%.

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