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Sweet Mustard

#CF8C2E

RGB 207, 140, 46 · HSL 35°, 64%, 50% · CMYK 0, 32, 78, 19

Sweet Mustard is #CF8C2E in HEX — rgb(207, 140, 46), hsl(35°, 64%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 78%, 19%).

Sweet Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 64%, 50%. 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#CF8C2E

RGB207, 140, 46

HSL35°, 64%, 50%

HSV35°, 78%, 81%

CMYK0, 32, 78, 19

Decimal13601838

CSS RGBrgb(207, 140, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 64%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Mustard M260-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Curry SW6671

ΔE 3 · #D88F32

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 4.1 · #D19431

Dulux

Soft Amber S13G8

ΔE 4.9 · #DC963F

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 5.7 · #DA9A40

Benjamin Moore

Jack 2156-30

ΔE 5.9 · #D88D3C

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 6 · #C89134

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 6.3 · #C68D37

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 6.4 · #C68736

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 6.8 · #C68E38

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 8.9 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.3 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.5 · #B97D31

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.8 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.2 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#CF8C2E

#2E72D1

Analogous

#D13B2E

#CF8C2E

#C4D12E

Triadic

#CF8C2E

#2ED18D

#8D2ED1

Split-Complementary

#CF8C2E

#2EC4D1

#3B2ED1

Tetradic

#CF8C2E

#2ED13B

#2E72D1

#D12EC4

Monochromatic

#543812

#926320

#CF8C2E

#DFAF6D

#EDD1AB

Rectangle

#CF8C2E

#72D12E

#2E72D1

#8D2ED1

Compound

#CF8C2E

#C4D12E

#2E72D1

#3B2ED1

Variations

Lighter

#DAA458

#DCB989

#E6D6BE

Darker

#AB7121

#774E15

#472E0B

Saturation

#988467

#D18D2E

#E89117

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF8C2E

#B3A32A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF8C2E

#9A9A44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF8C2E

#D0848E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet 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

#DB963E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF8C2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C89B62

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3163A7

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: #CF8C2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF8C2E;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-mustard: #CF8C2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-mustard': '#CF8C2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF8C2E] text-[#CF8C2E]

SCSS

$sweet-mustard: #CF8C2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF8C2E?

#CF8C2E is Sweet Mustard, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CF8C2E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Mustard?

Sweet 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 Sweet Mustard?

Sweet 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 Sweet Mustard?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Mustard?

The hex code is #CF8C2E. In RGB it's 207, 140, 46, and in HSL it's 35°, 64%, 50%.

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