Sweet Mustard 3008-1B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FBD950, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glimmer from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FBD950 · 3008-1B
Sweet Mustard
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Mustard Technical Profile
HEX Code#FBD950
RGB251, 217, 80
Estimated LRV70.7
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 Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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#F8D750
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#FEDD4E
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#F8D85A
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#FFD84D
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#F8D75A
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Lemon Twist
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#FED95D
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Summer'S Sun
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#FED95D
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Wake Up
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#FFD754
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#F5D033
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Colors That Work With Sweet Mustard
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Mustard
#FBD950
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0D35F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Mustard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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
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Sweet Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Mustard have?
Sweet Mustard by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Sweet Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Mustard are Glimmer by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Festival Yellow by PPG (a close digital match), Citrus by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Mustard?
Sweet Mustard has a estimated lightness value of 70.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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