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Benjamin Moore

Dark Mustard

2161-30

Dark Mustard is a warm, mid-tone hue with noticeable burnt orange undertones and an LRV of 24.31. At this reflectance level, it absorbs a moderate amount of light, producing a dense, saturated appearance on walls. The orange cast distinguishes it from standard yellows and places it firmly in earthy territory.

It suits accent walls or dining spaces where a warm focal point is needed. Benjamin Moore's Golden Straw and Buttercup complement it in analogous schemes, while Hale Navy offers contrast. Dove Wing and Balboa Mist serve as balancing neutrals.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2161-30

Collection

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Dark Mustard in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

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Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

30°

Orange Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

24.3
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LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#AB7E51
RGB Decimal
171, 126, 81
RGB Percent
67.1%, 49.4%, 31.8%
HSL
30.0, 35.7%, 49.4%
HSV
30.0, 52.6%, 67.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 26.3%, 52.6%, 32.9%
YIQ
134.3, 41.3, -4.5
XYZ
25.74, 24.17, 11.09
CIE Lab
56.26, 12.02, 31.18
CIE Luv
56.26, 33.91, 34.87
Hunter Lab
49.17, 10.35, 19.91
Decimal
11238993

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Dark MustardEl CarameloBrown ButtonÜber Umber

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Dark MustardTeatimeSonoran DesertOnly Natural

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Dark MustardPeytonRevel BlueWild Blue Yonder

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Dark MustardLuau GreenBerry PickingNapa Vineyards

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Dark MustardBerry PickingHeart's ContentCerise

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