Hot Mustard Seed 10YY 31/218 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AF9473, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coyote Wild from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AF9473 · 10YY 31/218
Hot Mustard Seed
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hot Mustard Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF9473
RGB175, 148, 115
Estimated LRV31.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Coyote Wild
Valspar
#AE9271
Close digital match
Burnt Almond
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#B09673
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Tan Hide
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#AF926D
Close digital match
Oak Hollow
Dutch Boy
#B09879
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Artisan Tan
Sherwin-Williams
#B09879
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Morrel
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#B39779
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Tan Hide
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#B0946C
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Colors That Work With Hot Mustard Seed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Mustard Seed
#AF9473
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Mustard Seed
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Mustard Seed Room Palettes
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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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Hot Mustard Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Mustard Seed have?
Hot Mustard Seed by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Hot Mustard Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Mustard Seed are Coyote Wild by Valspar (a close digital match), Burnt Almond by Behr (a close digital match), Tan Hide by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hot 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 Hot Mustard Seed?
Hot Mustard Seed has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, 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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