Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cut the Mustard |
| SKU | SW 6384 |
| Hex | #BA7F38 |
| RGB | 186, 127, 56 |
| HSL | 33°, 54%, 47% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Cut the Mustard
Cut the Mustard sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Cut the Mustard is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cut the Mustard within Sherwin-Williams'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 #BA7F38 in HSL space. Pair Cut the 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.
Sherwin-Williams Cut the Mustard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cut the 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6384 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
The closest Behr equivalent of Cut the Mustard is Toffee Tart (M250-6). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Behr is your counter, order Toffee Tart and you'll get the same color. See the full Toffee Tart swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cut the Mustard is Dried Mustard (2158-10) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Mustard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cut the Mustard is Garden Ochre (3005-5A). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Garden Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cut the Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
Glidden's nearest match is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cut the Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cut the Mustard is Bronzed Tan (318-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronzed Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cut the Mustard is French Mustard (HGSW 2141). 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 26 vs 26). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order French Mustard and you'll get the same color. See the full French Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cut the Mustard is Burmese Gold (DE5300) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burmese Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cut the Mustard is Amber Essence (H027) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Farmhouse Ochre (H0027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cut the Mustard without repainting risk. See the full Farmhouse Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cut the Mustard. The nearest is Chutney (C2-588) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chutney swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cut the Mustard
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cut the Mustard is Millionaire (0907) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Millionaire swatch →