Dried Mustard 7901 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #EAB41E, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Drops from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAB41E · 7901
Dried Mustard
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dried Mustard Technical Profile
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Dried Mustard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dried Mustard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDried Mustard
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSun Drops
Sun Drops
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Illuminate Me
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lizard Breath
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Lock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Zesty Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yellow Flash
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yarrow
PPG
Very similar
Broom Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dried Mustard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dried Mustard
#EAB41E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dried Mustard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dried 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Dried 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.
Dried Mustard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dried Mustard have?
Dried Mustard by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Dried Mustard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dried Mustard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dried Mustard are Sun Drops by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Illuminate Me by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lizard Breath by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dried 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 Dried Mustard?
Dried Mustard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dried Mustard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.