Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Mustard Seed |
| SKU | DE5426 |
| Hex | #C69F26 |
| RGB | 198, 159, 38 |
| HSL | 45°, 68%, 46% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Mustard Seed within Dunn-Edwards'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 #C69F26 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.
Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5426 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 Crispy Gold (SW 6699) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crispy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Behr, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Citronne (T16-09) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronne swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mustard Seed is French Quarter Gold (287) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Quarter Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Valspar, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Golden Avocado (3008-5A) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.4 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Avocado swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mustard Seed
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mustard Seed. The nearest is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mustard Seed
Glidden has no exact twin of Mustard Seed. The nearest is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Mystic Yellow (219-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Dashing Gold (HGSW 1212) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dashing Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mustard Seed
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mustard Seed. The nearest is Hair Ribbon (0809) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Curry (H0026) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Curry (C2-649) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mustard Seed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mustard Seed is Lemon Bar (0865) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Bar swatch →