Mustard Seed DE5426 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C69F26, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Yellow from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C69F26 · DE5426
Mustard Seed
37%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 →
Dunn-EdwardsMustard Seed
Nearly identical
RALGolden Yellow
Golden Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Sin City
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Bar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Leisure
Behr
Very similar
Ripe Banana
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Field
PPG
Very similar
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Visible difference
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
#C69F26
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6BD62
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow 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 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 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 Golden Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Sin City by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Curry by Vista Paint (a very close 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 36.9, 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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