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Mustard Glaze

#E4BB53

RGB 228, 187, 83 · HSL 43°, 73%, 61% · CMYK 0, 18, 64, 11

Mustard Glaze is #E4BB53 in HEX — rgb(228, 187, 83), hsl(43°, 73%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 64%, 11%).

Mustard Glaze pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 73%, 61%. 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#E4BB53
RGB228, 187, 83
HSL43°, 73%, 61%
HSV43°, 64%, 89%
CMYK0, 18, 64, 11
Decimal14990163
CSS RGBrgb(228, 187, 83)
CSS HSLhsl(43, 73%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Appeal DE5382

ΔE 1.9 · #E6BE59

Vista Paint

I'm a Local C-862

ΔE 2.4 · #EBBF5A

Dulux

Blonde Girl S15G6

ΔE 2.7 · #EDC058

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 2.8 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3 · #DBB651

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 3 · #EBBF5C

Sherwin-Williams

Overjoy SW6689

ΔE 3.7 · #EEC25F

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

ΔE 4.1 · #E3B34C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.8 · #ECC363

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E3B557

Benjamin Moore

Firefly 299

ΔE 5 · #EFC564

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 9.1 · #CDA434

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 9.3 · #FCC266

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#E4BB53
#537CE4

Analogous

#E47253
#E4BB53
#C5E453

Triadic

#E4BB53
#53E4BB
#BB53E4

Split-Complementary

#E4BB53
#53C5E4
#7253E4

Tetradic

#E4BB53
#53E472
#537CE4
#E453C5

Monochromatic

#896815
#CB9A20
#E4BB53
#EED595
#F9EFD7

Rectangle

#E4BB53
#7CE453
#537CE4
#BB53E4

Compound

#E4BB53
#C5E453
#537CE4
#7253E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAC975
#E8D39E
#EEE4CA

Darker

#DCA61D
#9A7311
#5C4408

Saturation

#B1A586
#E4BB53
#F2C146

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)

Aa

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4BB53
#D7C453

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4BB53
#C3C369

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4BB53
#E7B0BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mustard Glaze 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

#EAB959

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4BB53

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8BE7E

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.

#3863D0

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

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: #E4BB53;
CSS — background 
background-color: #E4BB53;
CSS Variable 
--color-mustard-glaze: #E4BB53;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'mustard-glaze': '#E4BB53' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#E4BB53] text-[#E4BB53]
SCSS 
$mustard-glaze: #E4BB53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4BB53?

#E4BB53 is Mustard Glaze, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4BB53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mustard Glaze?

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

What colors pair well with Mustard Glaze?

Mustard Glaze 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 Glaze?

You can download Mustard Glaze 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 Glaze?

The hex code is #E4BB53. In RGB it's 228, 187, 83, and in HSL it's 43°, 73%, 61%.

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