Spicy Mustard 2154-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CD963E, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glazed Pears from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CD963E · 2154-20
Spicy Mustard
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicy Mustard Technical Profile
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Spicy Mustard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spicy Mustard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSpicy Mustard
Nearly identical
BehrGlazed Pears
Glazed Pears
Behr
Nearly identical
Mayan Treasure
PPG
Nearly identical
Chapultepec
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alameda Ochre
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Warning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Trinket
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Squashed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tupelo Honey
Valspar
Very similar
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spicy Mustard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicy Mustard
#CD963E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicy Mustard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicy Mustard 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 Spicy Mustard.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spicy Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicy Mustard have?
Spicy Mustard by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Spicy Mustard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spicy Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Mustard are Glazed Pears by Behr (a near-identical match), Mayan Treasure by PPG (a near-identical match), Chapultepec by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spicy Mustard'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 Spicy Mustard?
Spicy Mustard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spicy Mustard's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.