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Spicy Mustard

#D1B871

RGB 209, 184, 113 · HSL 44°, 51%, 63% · CMYK 0, 12, 46, 18

Spicy Mustard is #D1B871 in HEX — rgb(209, 184, 113), hsl(44°, 51%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 46%, 18%).

Spicy Mustard pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 51%, 63%. 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#D1B871

RGB209, 184, 113

HSL44°, 51%, 63%

HSV44°, 46%, 82%

CMYK0, 12, 46, 18

Decimal13744241

CSS RGBrgb(209, 184, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 51%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 1.8 · #D7BC75

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 2 · #D5BD77

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 2.1 · #D3BD76

Behr

Beachwalk 340F-5

ΔE 2.8 · #CFB369

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #D0B469

Dulux

Canadian Maple S16E5

ΔE 3.6 · #CAAF66

Dunn-Edwards

Filtered Rays DE5438

ΔE 5.1 · #D0B064

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 5.1 · #D2B87B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.2 · #DCB771

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 6.8 · #D1B075

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7 · #C6A664

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 7.3 · #D5B176

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 8.3 · #BCB472

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 8.9 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D1B871

#718AD1

Analogous

#D18771

#D1B871

#BAD171

Triadic

#D1B871

#71D1B7

#B771D1

Split-Complementary

#D1B871

#71BAD1

#8771D1

Tetradic

#D1B871

#71D187

#718AD1

#D171BA

Monochromatic

#7F6829

#B9983C

#D1B871

#E4D4AA

#F6F1E4

Rectangle

#D1B871

#8AD171

#718AD1

#B771D1

Compound

#D1B871

#BAD171

#718AD1

#8771D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAC58D

#DFD2AE

#EAE3D2

Darker

#C4A03D

#8A6F27

#524115

Saturation

#AFA792

#D1B771

#E8C259

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1B871

#CBBC72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1B871

#BDBD7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1B871

#D4B0B6

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

#DCB770

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1B871

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BC94

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5571BC

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: #D1B871;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1B871;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy-mustard: #D1B871;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy-mustard': '#D1B871' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1B871] text-[#D1B871]

SCSS

$spicy-mustard: #D1B871;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1B871?

#D1B871 is Spicy Mustard, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1B871 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 #D1B871. In RGB it's 209, 184, 113, and in HSL it's 44°, 51%, 63%.

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