Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Spicy Mustard |
| SKU | 2154-20 |
| Hex | #CC953D |
| RGB | 204, 149, 61 |
| HSL | 37°, 58%, 52% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Spicy Mustard
Spicy Mustard sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Spicy Mustard is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Spicy Mustard 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 #CC953D in HSL space. Pair Spicy Mustard 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 Spicy Mustard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spicy Mustard 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 2154-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Golden Rule (SW 6383) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Rule swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
The closest Behr equivalent of Spicy Mustard is Glazed Pears (M270-6). At ΔE 0.16 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Glazed Pears and you'll get the same color. See the full Glazed Pears swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Valspar's nearest match is Hey Honey! (M130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.1 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Hey Honey! swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Italian Saffron swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Glidden's nearest match is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Italian Saffron swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Alameda Ochre (DET482), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Alameda Ochre swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Child of the Moon (0914), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Georgian Yellow (H0024) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Yellow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Rodda has no exact twin of Spicy Mustard. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Gilded (C2-634) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilded swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Kompozit, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Yellow Shout (0935) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Shout swatch →