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Pale Mustard

#D5B966

RGB 213, 185, 102 · HSL 45°, 57%, 62% · CMYK 0, 13, 52, 16

Pale Mustard is #D5B966 in HEX — rgb(213, 185, 102), hsl(45°, 57%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 52%, 16%).

Pale Mustard pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 57%, 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#D5B966

RGB213, 185, 102

HSL45°, 57%, 62%

HSV45°, 52%, 84%

CMYK0, 13, 52, 16

Decimal14006630

CSS RGBrgb(213, 185, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 57%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Luxurious 286

ΔE 2.2 · #D7BE69

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 2.9 · #D6B96C

Dunn-Edwards

Highlight Gold DEC731

ΔE 3.1 · #DFC16D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 3.2 · #D8B760

PPG

Tropical Siesta 1107-5

ΔE 4.1 · #DDC073

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 4.2 · #D0B469

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

ΔE 4.3 · #DBBC61

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 4.8 · #C9AD5F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 5.3 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 7 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7 · #DCB771

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 8.4 · #F1CD7B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.2 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 10.8 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.4 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#D5B966

#6782D5

Analogous

#D58267

#D5B966

#BAD567

Triadic

#D5B966

#67D5BA

#BA67D5

Split-Complementary

#D5B966

#67BAD5

#8267D5

Tetradic

#D5B966

#67D582

#6782D5

#D567BA

Monochromatic

#806923

#BC9A34

#D5B966

#E6D5A3

#F6F0DF

Rectangle

#D5B966

#82D567

#6782D5

#BA67D5

Compound

#D5B966

#BAD567

#6782D5

#8267D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEC885

#E1D3A9

#EBE4D0

Darker

#CAA433

#8D7220

#544311

Saturation

#AFA68E

#D5BA67

#EAC452

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5B966

#CEBE66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5B966

#BEBE75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5B966

#D8B0B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale 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

#DFB768

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5B966

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBC8C

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.

#4C69C1

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: #D5B966;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5B966;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-mustard: #D5B966;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-mustard': '#D5B966' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5B966] text-[#D5B966]

SCSS

$pale-mustard: #D5B966;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5B966?

#D5B966 is Pale Mustard, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5B966 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Mustard?

Pale 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 Pale Mustard?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Mustard?

The hex code is #D5B966. In RGB it's 213, 185, 102, and in HSL it's 45°, 57%, 62%.

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