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Mustard

#CEB47A

RGB 206, 180, 122 · HSL 41°, 46%, 64% · CMYK 0, 13, 41, 19

Mustard is #CEB47A in HEX — rgb(206, 180, 122), hsl(41°, 46%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 19%).

Mustard pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 46%, 64%. 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#CEB47A

RGB206, 180, 122

HSL41°, 46%, 64%

HSV41°, 41%, 81%

CMYK0, 13, 41, 19

Decimal13546618

CSS RGBrgb(206, 180, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 46%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mustard 222

Exact match

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 2 · #D2B87B

Behr

Flax Straw S300-4

ΔE 2.3 · #CAAE74

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 2.9 · #D2BA83

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

ΔE 2.9 · #D4B57F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 3.3 · #D1B075

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 3.8 · #DABD84

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.1 · #C2B078

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 4.5 · #D6BF80

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 4.6 · #DDBF85

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 5.2 · #DCC182

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.5 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.9 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.9 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CEB47A

#7994CD

Analogous

#CD8879

#CEB47A

#BECD79

Triadic

#CEB47A

#79CDB3

#B379CD

Split-Complementary

#CEB47A

#79BECD

#8879CD

Tetradic

#CEB47A

#79CD88

#7994CD

#CD79BE

Monochromatic

#7F652F

#B69243

#CEB47A

#E2D2B1

#F7F2E9

Rectangle

#CEB47A

#94CD79

#7994CD

#B379CD

Compound

#CEB47A

#BECD79

#7994CD

#8879CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C294

#DDD0B2

#E9E3D5

Darker

#BF9946

#876A2C

#503E19

Saturation

#B0A897

#CDB379

#E6BC60

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB47A

#C6B97A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB47A

#B9B983

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB47A

#D0ADB3

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

#DAB477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB47A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B99B

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.

#5D7AB8

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: #CEB47A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB47A;

CSS Variable

--color-mustard: #CEB47A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustard': '#CEB47A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB47A] text-[#CEB47A]

SCSS

$mustard: #CEB47A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB47A?

#CEB47A is Mustard, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB47A 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 #CEB47A. In RGB it's 206, 180, 122, and in HSL it's 41°, 46%, 64%.

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