Sweet Mustard 3008-1B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FBD950, 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.
Ref. #FBD950 · 3008-1B
Sweet Mustard
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Mustard Technical Profile
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Sweet Mustard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Mustard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSweet Mustard
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGlimmer
Glimmer
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Festival Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Citrus
Behr
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tuscan Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Mustard
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sweet Mustard.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Mustard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Mustard are Glimmer by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Festival Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Citrus by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Mustard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.