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Sweet Mustard

#FBD950

RGB 251, 217, 80 · HSL 48°, 96%, 65% · CMYK 0, 14, 68, 2

Sweet Mustard is #FBD950 in HEX — rgb(251, 217, 80), hsl(48°, 96%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 68%, 2%).

Sweet Mustard pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 96%, 65%. 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#FBD950

RGB251, 217, 80

HSL48°, 96%, 65%

HSV48°, 68%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 68, 2

Decimal16505168

CSS RGBrgb(251, 217, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 96%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sweet Mustard 3008-1B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Glimmer 342

ΔE 1.2 · #F8D750

Dulux

Sunburst S17H6

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD852

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Sun DE5341

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD84D

Behr

Citrus 360B-5

ΔE 2.6 · #FEDD4E

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD754

PPG

Crushed Pineapple 1213-7

ΔE 4.6 · #EFCC44

Vista Paint

Glitter Yellow C-834

ΔE 4.7 · #F8D85A

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 5 · #F8D75A

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 5.2 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 5.3 · #FED95D

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 7.8 · #F5D033

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.5 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 12.7 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 17.9 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#FBD950

#5072FB

Analogous

#FB8350

#FBD950

#C8FB50

Triadic

#FBD950

#50FBD9

#D950FB

Split-Complementary

#FBD950

#50C8FB

#8350FB

Tetradic

#FBD950

#50FB83

#5072FB

#FB50C8

Monochromatic

#AF8D04

#FAC905

#FBD950

#FDE99B

#FEFAE6

Rectangle

#FBD950

#72FB50

#5072FB

#D950FB

Compound

#FBD950

#C8FB50

#5072FB

#8350FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCE173

#F5E49E

#F5ECCB

Darker

#FFCE0A

#B69200

#6A5500

Saturation

#BFB58C

#FBD950

#FDDA4E

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBD950

#F4DE51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBD950

#DFDF6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBD950

#FFCCD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sweet 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

#FCCF57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBD950

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9D47B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#3256E8

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: #FBD950;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBD950;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-mustard: #FBD950;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-mustard': '#FBD950' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBD950] text-[#FBD950]

SCSS

$sweet-mustard: #FBD950;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBD950?

#FBD950 is Sweet Mustard, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBD950 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Mustard?

Sweet 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 Sweet Mustard?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Mustard?

The hex code is #FBD950. In RGB it's 251, 217, 80, and in HSL it's 48°, 96%, 65%.

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