ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mustard Seed (222) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Octagon Yellow (No.7) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 46.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDB379 |
| RGB | 205, 179, 121 |
| HSL | 41°, 46%, 64% |
About Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed (222) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 47, Mustard Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mustard Seed's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Gemstone (265); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Mustard Seed changes with the light
Mustard Seed has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Mustard Seed's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mustard Seed will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Mustard Seed can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mustard Seed will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mustard Seed in real homes
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Mustard Seed equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mustard Seed questions
What undertone does Mustard Seed have?
Mustard Seed has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mustard Seed's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mustard Seed a light or dark color?
Mustard Seed has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Mustard Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mustard Seed in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Farrow & Ball: Octagon Yellow No.7 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mustard Seed?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mustard Seed's undertone.
Where does Mustard Seed work best?
Mustard Seed works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 47, Mustard Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
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