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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Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

30°

Orange Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

24.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Dark Mustard El Caramelo Brown Button Über Umber

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Dark Mustard Teatime Sonoran Desert Only Natural

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Dark Mustard Peyton Revel Blue Wild Blue Yonder

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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