Cut the Mustard 6384 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BA7F38, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #BA7F38 · 6384
Cut the Mustard
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cut the Mustard Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA7F38
RGB186, 127, 56
Estimated LRV25.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Cut the Mustard
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cut the Mustard
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cut the Mustard 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Toffee Tart by Behr (a close digital match), Cider Toddy by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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