Ref. #BA7F38 · 6384
Cut the Mustard
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cut the Mustard Technical Profile
What color is Cut the Mustard? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #BA7F38. Colors similar to Cut the Mustard include Valspar Sweet and Sour, Behr Toffee Tart, PPG Cider Toddy. Cut the Mustard has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 26 gives Cut the Mustard depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Cut the Mustard
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Cut the Mustard from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet and Sour by Valspar (#BB813E), Toffee Tart by Behr (#BE8138), Cider Toddy by PPG (#B98033). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cut the Mustard?
Cut the Mustard has an LRV of 25.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.