Brown Mustard 1208-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFAC59, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Poppy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFAC59 · 1208-5
Brown Mustard
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Mustard Technical Profile
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Brown Mustard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Mustard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrown Mustard
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLemon Poppy
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Poppy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brown Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet Maple
Behr
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
Glen Ridge Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beyond Earth
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brittlebush
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Mustard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Mustard
#DFAC59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Mustard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Brown Mustard.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Mustard have?
Brown Mustard by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Brown Mustard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Mustard are Lemon Poppy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Poppy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Caramel Honey by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown 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 Brown Mustard?
Brown Mustard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Mustard's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.