Mustard Olive 2151-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A18643, 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.
Ref. #A18643 · 2151-10
Mustard Olive
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mustard Olive Technical Profile
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Mustard Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mustard Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMustard Olive
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsArrow Rock
Arrow Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brassy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Madagascar
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Strike
Vista Paint
Very similar
Saffron Valley
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Algae Bloom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Graceful Gazelle
PPG
Very similar
Pickling Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Marsh Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mustard Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mustard Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mustard Olive are Arrow Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brassy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Madagascar by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.