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Mustard Oil

#D5BD66

RGB 213, 189, 102 · HSL 47°, 57%, 62% · CMYK 0, 11, 52, 16

Mustard Oil is #D5BD66 in HEX — rgb(213, 189, 102), hsl(47°, 57%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 52%, 16%).

Mustard Oil pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#D5BD66

RGB213, 189, 102

HSL47°, 57%, 62%

HSV47°, 52%, 84%

CMYK0, 11, 52, 16

Decimal14007654

CSS RGBrgb(213, 189, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 57%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Luxurious 286

ΔE 1.1 · #D7BE69

Behr

Dried Chamomile M320-5

ΔE 1.7 · #D0B961

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 2.6 · #D5B966

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 2.8 · #CDBB63

Dunn-Edwards

Highlight Gold DEC731

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC16D

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

ΔE 3.9 · #DBBC61

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 4.5 · #CDBC6B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 5 · #C9B156

PPG

Grassroots 11-03

ΔE 5.2 · #D8C475

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C9AD5F

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 7.1 · #D9C661

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 8 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.4 · #F5D27B

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 11.3 · #C7B446

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12.3 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.4 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D5BD66

#677FD5

Analogous

#D58667

#D5BD66

#B6D567

Triadic

#D5BD66

#67D5BD

#BD67D5

Split-Complementary

#D5BD66

#67B6D5

#8667D5

Tetradic

#D5BD66

#67D586

#677FD5

#D567B6

Monochromatic

#806C23

#BC9F34

#D5BD66

#E6D7A3

#F6F1DF

Rectangle

#D5BD66

#7FD567

#677FD5

#BD67D5

Compound

#D5BD66

#B6D567

#677FD5

#8667D5

Variations

Lighter

#DECB85

#E1D5A9

#EBE5D0

Darker

#CAA933

#8D7620

#544511

Saturation

#AFA78E

#D5BD67

#EAC952

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5BD66

#D0C067

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5BD66

#C1C176

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5BD66

#D9B3BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mustard Oil 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

#DFBA68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5BD66

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBF8C

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.

#4C65C1

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: #D5BD66;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5BD66;

CSS Variable

--color-mustard-oil: #D5BD66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustard-oil': '#D5BD66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5BD66] text-[#D5BD66]

SCSS

$mustard-oil: #D5BD66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5BD66?

#D5BD66 is Mustard Oil, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5BD66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mustard Oil?

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

What colors pair well with Mustard Oil?

Mustard Oil 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 Oil?

You can download Mustard Oil 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 Oil?

The hex code is #D5BD66. In RGB it's 213, 189, 102, and in HSL it's 47°, 57%, 62%.

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