Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Spicy Mustard |
| SKU | PPG1108-5 |
| Hex | #D1B871 |
| RGB | 209, 184, 113 |
| HSL | 44°, 51%, 63% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Spicy Mustard
Spicy Mustard sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Spicy Mustard within Glidden'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 #D1B871 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.
Glidden 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 Glidden PPG1108-5 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 Independent Gold (SW 6401) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Behr's nearest match is Gilded (M300-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Gilded swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Buena Vista Gold (209), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Buena Vista Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Valspar, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Further Afield (8002-25E) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Further Afield swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Spicy Mustard is Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Spicy Mustard and you'll get the same color. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Spicy Mustard is Citrus Zest (120-5DB). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Citrus Zest and you'll get the same color. See the full Citrus Zest swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Independent Gold (HGSW 2205) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Filtered Rays (DE5438) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filtered Rays swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Bright Days (JG-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Spicy Mustard. The nearest is Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Spicy Mustard — the nearest deck color, Custard (CA138), is clearly different (ΔE 7.29). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1108-5 instead. See the full Custard swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
C2 Paint's nearest match is Plantain (C2-650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spicy Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Plantain swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Spicy Mustard — the nearest deck color, Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49), is clearly different (ΔE 16.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1108-5 instead. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Spicy Mustard — the nearest deck color, Tikal (TIKAL), is clearly different (ΔE 11.39). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1108-5 instead. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Spicy Mustard — the nearest deck color, Tilton (TILTON), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1108-5 instead. See the full Tilton swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Backdrop has no exact twin of Spicy Mustard. The nearest is Eames (BD-EA) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Spicy Mustard — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 15.06). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1108-5 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spicy Mustard
At Kompozit, the closest color to Spicy Mustard is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →