Spicy Mustard DE5384 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFA33B, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sin City from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CFA33B · DE5384
Spicy Mustard
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spicy Mustard Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFA33B
RGB207, 163, 59
Estimated LRV39.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Spicy Mustard
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sin City
Hirshfield's
#CFA236
Close digital match
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#D1A436
Close digital match
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
#D1A436
Close digital match
Sin City
Vista Paint
#CDA334
Close digital match
Golden Yellow
RAL
#CDA434
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Roman Ornament
Valspar
#D3A746
Close digital match
Golden Bounty
Benjamin Moore
#D1A748
Close digital match
Plantain Chips
Behr
#D6A533
Close digital match
Curry Sauce
PPG
#D6A332
Close digital match
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
#CEAA5B
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Heart Of Gold
Kilz
#D5A95F
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India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#CB9E59
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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
#CFA33B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFBE74
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 Dunn-Edwards 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 Spicy Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Mustard are Sin City by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Kingdom Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Jonagold Apple by Dutch Boy (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 39.8, 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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