Ref. #A18643 · 2151-10
Mustard Olive
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mustard Olive Technical Profile
What color is Mustard Olive? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A18643. Colors similar to Mustard Olive include Dunn-Edwards Arrow Rock, Sherwin-Williams Brassy, Behr Madagascar. Mustard Olive has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Mustard Olive creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Mustard Olive pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Mustard Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mustard Olive
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
Pure 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
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Mustard Olive.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mustard Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mustard Olive have?
Mustard Olive by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Mustard Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Arrow Rock by Dunn-Edwards (#A28440), Brassy by Sherwin-Williams (#9D8344), Madagascar by Behr (#9C8443). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mustard Olive?
Mustard Olive has an LRV of 23.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mustard Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.