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Spicy Mustard

#CFA33B

RGB 207, 163, 59 · HSL 42°, 61%, 52% · CMYK 0, 21, 71, 19

Spicy Mustard is #CFA33B in HEX — rgb(207, 163, 59), hsl(42°, 61%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 71%, 19%).

Spicy Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 61%, 52%. 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#CFA33B

RGB207, 163, 59

HSL42°, 61%, 52%

HSV42°, 71%, 81%

CMYK0, 21, 71, 19

Decimal13607739

CSS RGBrgb(207, 163, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 61%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Mustard DE5384

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sin City 816

ΔE 1.8 · #CFA236

Vista Paint

Curry C-1343

ΔE 2.5 · #C79E37

Sherwin-Williams

Kingdom Gold SW6698

ΔE 2.5 · #D1A436

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 3.2 · #CDA434

Behr

Galley Gold 340D-5

ΔE 3.3 · #D3AB42

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 3.4 · #D3A746

Dulux

Brassed Off S15G8

ΔE 3.8 · #CFA243

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 4.4 · #D1A748

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 5.2 · #D6A332

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.7 · #DBB651

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.2 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.2 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.3 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.3 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#CFA33B

#3A67CF

Analogous

#CF583A

#CFA33B

#B1CF3A

Triadic

#CFA33B

#3ACFA2

#A23ACF

Split-Complementary

#CFA33B

#3AB1CF

#583ACF

Tetradic

#CFA33B

#3ACF58

#3A67CF

#CF3AB1

Monochromatic

#5A4616

#987525

#CFA33B

#DEBF78

#EDDCB5

Rectangle

#CFA33B

#67CF3A

#3A67CF

#A23ACF

Compound

#CFA33B

#B1CF3A

#3A67CF

#583ACF

Variations

Lighter

#D9B561

#DCC58F

#E6DBC2

Darker

#AE8526

#7A5D18

#48360D

Saturation

#9B8E6E

#CFA23A

#E7AC22

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA33B

#C0AE3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA33B

#ACAC53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA33B

#D299A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spicy 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

#DBA747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA33B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8AC6C

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3659AB

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: #CFA33B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA33B;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy-mustard: #CFA33B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy-mustard': '#CFA33B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA33B] text-[#CFA33B]

SCSS

$spicy-mustard: #CFA33B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA33B?

#CFA33B is Spicy Mustard, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA33B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spicy Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Spicy Mustard?

Spicy 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 Spicy Mustard?

You can download Spicy 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 Spicy Mustard?

The hex code is #CFA33B. In RGB it's 207, 163, 59, and in HSL it's 42°, 61%, 52%.

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