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Deadly Mustard

#DEAD11

RGB 222, 173, 17 · HSL 46°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 22, 92, 13

Deadly Mustard is #DEAD11 in HEX — rgb(222, 173, 17), hsl(46°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 92%, 13%).

Deadly Mustard pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 86%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DEAD11

RGB222, 173, 17

HSL46°, 86%, 47%

HSV46°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 22, 92, 13

Decimal14593297

CSS RGBrgb(222, 173, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dried Mustard K-504

ΔE 3.5 · #EAB41E

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 4.4 · #D6AE01

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 4.9 · #EAAF11

Behr

Bling Bling P280-6

ΔE 6.4 · #F4BA2A

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 7.2 · #CBA901

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Lock DEA121

ΔE 7.4 · #F5BC1D

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 7.7 · #E1BB2F

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 8.2 · #EFBB3B

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 9.7 · #E5BD3C

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 9.9 · #FFC632

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.1 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.2 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.3 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.2 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 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

#DEAD11

#1141DF

Analogous

#DF4811

#DEAD11

#A8DF11

Triadic

#DEAD11

#11DFAF

#AF11DF

Split-Complementary

#DEAD11

#11A8DF

#4811DF

Tetradic

#DEAD11

#11DF48

#1141DF

#DF11A8

Monochromatic

#513F06

#98770B

#DEAD11

#F1CB4B

#F7DF92

Rectangle

#DEAD11

#41DF11

#1141DF

#AF11DF

Compound

#DEAD11

#A8DF11

#1141DF

#4811DF

Variations

Lighter

#F0C436

#E9CE73

#ECDFB3

Darker

#B68E09

#806304

#4C3B00

Saturation

#978859

#DFAF11

#E7B308

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEAD11

#CEB90C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEAD11

#B7B745

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEAD11

#E1A1AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Deadly 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

#E6AE28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEAD11

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3B34C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1B3EB0

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DEAD11;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEAD11;

CSS Variable

--color-deadly-mustard: #DEAD11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deadly-mustard': '#DEAD11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEAD11] text-[#DEAD11]

SCSS

$deadly-mustard: #DEAD11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEAD11?

#DEAD11 is Deadly Mustard, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEAD11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deadly Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Deadly Mustard?

Deadly 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 Deadly Mustard?

You can download Deadly 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 Deadly Mustard?

The hex code is #DEAD11. In RGB it's 222, 173, 17, and in HSL it's 46°, 86%, 47%.

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