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Mustard

#D1BD69

RGB 209, 189, 105 · HSL 48°, 53%, 62% · CMYK 0, 10, 50, 18

Mustard is #D1BD69 in HEX — rgb(209, 189, 105), hsl(48°, 53%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 50%, 18%).

Mustard pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 53%, 62%. 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#D1BD69

RGB209, 189, 105

HSL48°, 53%, 62%

HSV48°, 50%, 82%

CMYK0, 10, 50, 18

Decimal13745513

CSS RGBrgb(209, 189, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 53%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mustard 377

Exact match

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 2.1 · #CDBC6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 2.3 · #CDBB63

Behr

Dry Sea Grass 360F-4

ΔE 2.6 · #C9BA66

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 3.3 · #C8BA63

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 3.6 · #D5B966

PPG

Grassroots 11-03

ΔE 3.7 · #D8C475

Vista Paint

Yellow Umbrella C-799

ΔE 3.8 · #CBBB60

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 6 · #E0CD74

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.4 · #D3BD76

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 6.7 · #C9AD5F

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 8.3 · #D9C661

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 9.5 · #DCB771

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 11.4 · #AEA04B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 12.3 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D1BD69

#6B7FD1

Analogous

#D18A6B

#D1BD69

#B3D16B

Triadic

#D1BD69

#6BD1BD

#BD6BD1

Split-Complementary

#D1BD69

#6BB3D1

#8A6BD1

Tetradic

#D1BD69

#6BD18A

#6B7FD1

#D16BB3

Monochromatic

#7D6C26

#B79E38

#D1BD69

#E3D7A5

#F5F1E0

Rectangle

#D1BD69

#7FD16B

#6B7FD1

#BD6BD1

Compound

#D1BD69

#B3D16B

#6B7FD1

#8A6BD1

Variations

Lighter

#DBCA88

#DFD5AB

#EAE5D1

Darker

#C5A938

#8A7524

#514514

Saturation

#AEA78F

#D1BD6B

#E8CB54

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1BD69

#CEBF6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1BD69

#C1C178

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1BD69

#D5B3BB

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

#DCBA6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1BD69

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BF8E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#5066BD

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: #D1BD69;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1BD69;

CSS Variable

--color-mustard: #D1BD69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustard': '#D1BD69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1BD69] text-[#D1BD69]

SCSS

$mustard: #D1BD69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1BD69?

#D1BD69 is Mustard, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1BD69 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 #D1BD69. In RGB it's 209, 189, 105, and in HSL it's 48°, 53%, 62%.

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