Mustard Seed 222 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CEB47A, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shore Grass from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEB47A · 222
Mustard Seed
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mustard Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mustard Seed 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 Seed
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShore Grass
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Star Fire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Flax Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Independent Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Digger
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Toasted Marshmallow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Tweed Jacket
Valspar
Very similar
Tangy Flavor
Kilz
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mustard Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mustard Seed
#CEB47A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB57D
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Mustard Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange 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 Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mustard Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mustard Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mustard Seed are Shore Grass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Star Fire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wild Honey by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mustard Seed'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 Seed?
Mustard Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.6, 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 Mustard Seed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.