ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spicy Mustard (2154-20) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gold Crest (SW 6670). For trim, try Parchment (OC-78).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 34.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CC953D |
| RGB | 204, 149, 61 |
| HSL | 37°, 58%, 52% |
About Spicy Mustard
Spicy Mustard (2154-20) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 35, Spicy Mustard absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spicy Mustard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Yellow Oxide (2154-10), it's lighter.
How Spicy Mustard changes with the light
Spicy Mustard 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
Spicy Mustard's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spicy Mustard 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 Spicy Mustard can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spicy Mustard will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spicy Mustard in real homes
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Spicy Mustard 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Cane (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.5
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spicy Mustard questions
What undertone does Spicy Mustard have?
Spicy Mustard has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spicy Mustard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spicy Mustard a light or dark color?
Spicy Mustard has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Spicy Mustard absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Spicy Mustard in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 13.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spicy Mustard?
Try Parchment (OC-78) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spicy Mustard's undertone.
Where does Spicy Mustard work best?
Spicy Mustard works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 35, Spicy Mustard absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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