Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Mustard Seed |
| SKU | 222 |
| Hex | #CDB379 |
| RGB | 205, 179, 121 |
| HSL | 41°, 46%, 64% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mustard Seed is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Mustard Seed within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CDB379 in HSL space. Pair Mustard Seed with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mustard Seed from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 222 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarnished Trumpet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Behr, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Perennial Gold (S310-4) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perennial Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Valspar, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Fresh Peas (P021) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44.6 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Peas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Bulletin Board (PPG12-04) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bulletin Board swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mustard Seed
Glidden's nearest match is Wild Honey (30YY 46/304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mustard Seed without repainting risk. See the full Wild Honey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mustard Seed
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shore Grass (221-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mustard Seed without repainting risk. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Etruscan Gold (HGSW 2195) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Etruscan Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Oak Harbor (DE6179) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Harbor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Bright Days (JG-45) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mustard Seed
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Digger (0877), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mustard Seed without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mustard Seed
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sanguine (C2-651), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mustard Seed without repainting risk. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mustard Seed
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mustard Seed. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →