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Dijon Mustard

60%LRV Value
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Dijon Mustard DE5451 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2CA73, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beeswax .04 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dijon Mustard Technical Profile

HEX Code#E2CA73
RGB226, 202, 115
LRV59.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Dijon Mustard in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dijon Mustard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsDijon Mustard
Nearly identical
ColorhouseBeeswax .04

Beeswax .04

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Seth's Smile

Valspar

Nearly identical

Plantain Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Freedom Trail

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Grassroots

PPG

Very similar

Summer Field

Behr

Very similar

Golden Glow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Chilled Chardonnay

Kilz

Very similar

Funky Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Golden Glow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Light Ivory

RAL

Very similar

Yellow Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dijon Mustard

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dijon Mustard

#E2CA73

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAC171

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dijon Mustard

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dijon Mustard

Complement

Corsican Purple

Dijon Mustard Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Flame

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Crashing Waves

Pop

Kinetic Energy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Camel

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Meadow Flower Yellow

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Oxide Brass

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Frosted Green Grape

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Dijon Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dijon Mustard have?
Dijon Mustard by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dijon Mustard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dijon Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dijon Mustard are Beeswax .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Seth's Smile by Valspar (a near-identical match), Plantain Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dijon 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 Dijon Mustard?
Dijon Mustard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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