Mustard Seed 222 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CEB47A, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #CEB47A · 222
Mustard Seed
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mustard Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEB47A
RGB206, 180, 122
Estimated LRV44.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Mustard Seed
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mustard Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mustard Seed are Shore Grass by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Star Fire by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Wild Honey by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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