Mustard Olive 2151-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A18643, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arrow Rock from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A18643 · 2151-10
Mustard Olive
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mustard Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#A18643
RGB161, 134, 67
Estimated LRV23.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Mustard Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mustard Olive
#A18643
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CA86F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mustard Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mustard Olive Room Palettes
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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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Mustard Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mustard Olive have?
Mustard Olive by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Mustard Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mustard Olive are Arrow Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Brassy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Madagascar by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mustard Olive'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 Olive?
Mustard Olive has a estimated lightness value of 23.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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