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Mr Mustard

#E4B857

RGB 228, 184, 87 · HSL 41°, 72%, 62% · CMYK 0, 19, 62, 11

Mr Mustard is #E4B857 in HEX — rgb(228, 184, 87), hsl(41°, 72%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 62%, 11%).

Mr Mustard pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 72%, 62%. 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#E4B857

RGB228, 184, 87

HSL41°, 72%, 62%

HSV41°, 62%, 89%

CMYK0, 19, 62, 11

Decimal14989399

CSS RGBrgb(228, 184, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 72%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 1.7 · #E3B557

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 2.3 · #EABE5B

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 2.6 · #EBBF5C

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 2.9 · #DEB659

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Appeal DE5382

ΔE 3 · #E6BE59

Vista Paint

I'm a Local C-862

ΔE 3 · #EBBF5A

Dulux

Mr Mustard S14G6

ΔE 3.2 · #E4B357

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

ΔE 3.3 · #E4BB53

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3.6 · #DBB651

Sherwin-Williams

Overjoy SW6689

ΔE 3.6 · #EEC25F

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 3.7 · #ECBE63

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.2 · #ECC363

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 6.7 · #EBBA67

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.7 · #EFAE52

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 9.9 · #CDA434

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.8 · #F4AF5B

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 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

#E4B857

#5885E4

Analogous

#E47258

#E4B857

#CAE458

Triadic

#E4B857

#58E4B8

#B858E4

Split-Complementary

#E4B857

#58CAE4

#7258E4

Tetradic

#E4B857

#58E472

#5885E4

#E458CA

Monochromatic

#8C6717

#CE9722

#E4B857

#EFD49A

#F9F0DC

Rectangle

#E4B857

#85E458

#5885E4

#B858E4

Compound

#E4B857

#CAE458

#5885E4

#7258E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9C67A

#E8D2A1

#EEE3CC

Darker

#DEA21F

#9C7012

#5C4209

Saturation

#B3A689

#E4B858

#F1BD4B

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

11.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4B857

#D5C356

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4B857

#C0C06A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4B857

#E7AEB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mr 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

#EAB75C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4B857

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8BC81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#3D6BD0

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: #E4B857;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4B857;

CSS Variable

--color-mr-mustard: #E4B857;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mr-mustard': '#E4B857' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4B857] text-[#E4B857]

SCSS

$mr-mustard: #E4B857;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4B857?

#E4B857 is Mr Mustard, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4B857 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mr Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Mr Mustard?

Mr 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 Mr Mustard?

You can download Mr 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 Mr Mustard?

The hex code is #E4B857. In RGB it's 228, 184, 87, and in HSL it's 41°, 72%, 62%.

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