Mustard Seed 370D-4 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECDD87, LRV 68 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mulholland Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECDD87 · 370D-4
Mustard Seed
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Mustard Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mustard Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMustard Seed
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMulholland Yellow
Mulholland Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Island Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beekeeper
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lively Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mosstint
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bold Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Golden Bell
PPG
Very similar
Scene Stealer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Artichoke Heart
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mustard Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mustard Seed
#ECDD87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mustard Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mustard Seed Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mustard Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mustard Seed have?
Mustard Seed by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mustard Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mustard Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mustard Seed are Mulholland Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Island Sun by Valspar (a near-identical match), Beekeeper by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mustard Seed's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mustard Seed?
Mustard Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mustard Seed's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.