Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Brown Mustard |
| SKU | PPG1208-5 |
| Hex | #DEAC59 |
| RGB | 222, 172, 89 |
| HSL | 37°, 67%, 61% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Brown Mustard
Brown Mustard sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Brown 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
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Brown Mustard within PPG / 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 #DEAC59 in HSL space. Pair Brown 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.
PPG / Glidden Brown Mustard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brown 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1208-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brown Mustard
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Brown Mustard. The nearest is Nugget (SW 6697) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nugget swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brown Mustard
Behr's nearest match is Sweet Maple (320D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brown Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Maple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brown Mustard
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Brown Mustard is Natural (ES-10) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brown Mustard
At Valspar, the closest color to Brown Mustard is Gilt Trip (V052-3) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.3 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilt Trip swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brown Mustard
The closest Glidden equivalent of Brown Mustard is Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Brown Mustard and you'll get the same color. See the full Brown Mustard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brown Mustard
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Brown Mustard is Beyond Earth (318-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beyond Earth swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brown Mustard
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Brown Mustard. The nearest is Gold Doubloons (HGSW 1214) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Doubloons swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brown Mustard
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Brown Wood (DE5368), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brown Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Brown Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brown Mustard
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Brown Mustard is Orangery (NO. 70) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brown Mustard
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lemon Poppy (0927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brown Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brown Mustard
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Brown Mustard is Lemon Poppy (0927). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Lemon Poppy and you'll get the same color. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brown Mustard
C2 Paint's nearest match is Amontillado (C2-589), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brown Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Brown Mustard
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Brown Mustard is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brown Mustard
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Brown Mustard is Lemon Poppy (0927). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Lemon Poppy and you'll get the same color. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →