Mustard
Also known as: Brownish Yellow , Sulphur , Lionhead , Grass Daisy
There is a bright and alert quality to Mustard. The vivid, warm yellow at #CEB301 rewards summer palettes and highlights and warnings. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.07:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Mustard color codes
- HEX
- #CEB301
- RGB
- rgb(206, 179, 1)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 179, 1, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 99%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 100%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 100%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(73.6 -0.4 74.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.7% 0.158 98.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 1012: Lemon yellow #DDAF27 · ΔE 5.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Mustard works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mustard
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Mustard by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.07:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mustard background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mustard
Mustard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mustard
Mustard triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sulphur #CAB012 · ΔE 1.1
- Hot Sand #CCAA00 · ΔE 3.0
- Old Gold #CFB53B · ΔE 3.2
- Gold Tooth #DBB40C · ΔE 3.3
- Wax #DDBB33 · ΔE 3.6
- Greenfinch #BDA928 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mustard is closest to Widowmaker .
FAQ
Mustard FAQs
What color is Mustard?
Mustard is a medium yellow with the hex code #CEB301. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 99% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mustard?
The hex code for Mustard is #CEB301. In RGB it's rgb(206, 179, 1), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 100%, 19%).
What colors go well with Mustard?
Mustard pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Mustard : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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