Spicy Mustard DE5384 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFA33B, 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.
Ref. #CFA33B · DE5384
Spicy Mustard
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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 →
Dunn-EdwardsSpicy Mustard
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSin City
Sin City
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sin City
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Bounty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plantain Chips
Behr
Nearly identical
Curry Sauce
PPG
Nearly identical
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
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
#CFA33B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFBE74
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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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 Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Sin City by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Kingdom Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jonagold Apple by Dutch Boy (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 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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