Ref. #ECDD87 · 370D-4
Mustard Seed
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mustard Seed Technical Profile
What color is Mustard Seed? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #ECDD87. Colors similar to Mustard Seed include Benjamin Moore Mulholland Yellow, Valspar Island Sun, Dunn-Edwards Lustrous Yellow. Mustard Seed has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Mustard Seed sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Mustard Seed reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Mustard Seed
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Behr colors close to Mustard Seed.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Mustard Seed from other brands?
The closest matches are Mulholland Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#E8D988), Island Sun by Valspar (#EFDA86), Lustrous Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (#E6DA78). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mustard Seed?
Mustard Seed has an LRV of 68.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.