Sweet Mustard M260-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CF8C2E, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bonfire Glow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CF8C2E · M260-6
Sweet Mustard
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Mustard Technical Profile
HEX Code#CF8C2E
RGB207, 140, 46
Estimated LRV35.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sweet Mustard
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Mustard
#CF8C2E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BF71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Mustard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Mustard 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
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Sweet Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Mustard have?
Sweet Mustard by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Mustard are Bonfire Glow by Valspar (a close digital match), Curry by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Curried Orange by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sweet Mustard'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 Sweet Mustard?
Sweet Mustard has a estimated lightness value of 35.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Sweet Mustard's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.