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Mustard

#CEB301

RGB 206, 179, 1 · HSL 52°, 99%, 41% · CMYK 0, 13, 100, 19

Mustard is #CEB301 in HEX — rgb(206, 179, 1), hsl(52°, 99%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 100%, 19%).

Mustard pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 99%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CEB301

RGB206, 179, 1

HSL52°, 99%, 41%

HSV52°, 100%, 81%

CMYK0, 13, 100, 19

Decimal13546241

CSS RGBrgb(206, 179, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 99%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cancun Gold K-1200

ΔE 4.5 · #D9BB24

Behr

Sweet And Sour P320-7

ΔE 4.9 · #C4B30B

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 5.4 · #CBA901

Benjamin Moore

Eve 2024-20

ΔE 5.5 · #CDBC0F

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 6.2 · #D6AE01

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Zest DE5412

ΔE 7.9 · #E7C630

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 8.2 · #E1BB2F

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 8.7 · #CEB02A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Scent 837

ΔE 11.3 · #F1C11C

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 12.1 · #C5C225

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 13 · #CCC921

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.2 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14.9 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 20.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 21.3 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#CEB301

#011DD0

Analogous

#D04D01

#CEB301

#84D001

Triadic

#CEB301

#01D0B4

#B401D0

Split-Complementary

#CEB301

#0184D0

#4D01D0

Tetradic

#CEB301

#01D04D

#011DD0

#D00184

Monochromatic

#383000

#847201

#CEB301

#FEE020

#FEEB6C

Rectangle

#CEB301

#1DD001

#011DD0

#B401D0

Compound

#CEB301

#84D001

#011DD0

#4D01D0

Variations

Lighter

#FEDE0F

#F1DC59

#EFE5A6

Darker

#A79100

#736400

#433A00

Saturation

#887F49

#D0B401

#D1B501

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB301

#CAB605

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB301

#B8B845

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB301

#D3A6B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#DAB31C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB301

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B840

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1225A0

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: #CEB301;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB301;

CSS Variable

--color-mustard: #CEB301;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustard': '#CEB301' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB301] text-[#CEB301]

SCSS

$mustard: #CEB301;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB301?

#CEB301 is Mustard, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB301 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Mustard?

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 Mustard?

You can download 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 Mustard?

The hex code is #CEB301. In RGB it's 206, 179, 1, and in HSL it's 52°, 99%, 41%.

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