Cut the Mustard 6384 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BA7F38, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet and Sour from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA7F38 · 6384
Cut the Mustard
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cut the Mustard Technical Profile
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Cut the Mustard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cut the Mustard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCut the Mustard
Nearly identical
ValsparSweet and Sour
Sweet and Sour
Valspar
Nearly identical
Toffee Tart
Behr
Nearly identical
Cider Toddy
PPG
Nearly identical
Farmhouse Ochre
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Farmhouse Ochre
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Burmese Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dried Mustard
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Bronzed Tan
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cut the Mustard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cut the Mustard
#BA7F38
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B570
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cut the Mustard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cut the 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cut the 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.
Cut the Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cut the Mustard have?
Cut the Mustard by Sherwin-Williams 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 Cut the Mustard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cut the Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cut the Mustard are Sweet and Sour by Valspar (a near-identical match), Toffee Tart by Behr (a near-identical match), Cider Toddy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cut the 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 Cut the Mustard?
Cut the Mustard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cut the Mustard's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.