Spicy Mustard 2154-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CD963E, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #CD963E · 2154-20
Spicy Mustard
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicy Mustard Technical Profile
HEX Code#CD963E
RGB205, 150, 62
Estimated LRV32.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Spicy Mustard
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spicy Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Mustard are Glazed Pears by Behr (a close digital match), Mayan Treasure by PPG (a close digital match), Chapultepec by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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