Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard (2161-30) Paint Color

Color Name
Dark Mustard (2161-30)
Hex Color Code
#AB7E51
RGB Color Code
RGB(171, 126, 81)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 26.3%, 52.6%, 32.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Dark Mustard (2161-30) color - its meaning and example

What color is Dark Mustard (2161-30)?

Dark Mustard (2161-30) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Mustard (2161-30) is #AB7E51, and the RGB color code is RGB(171, 126, 81).

In the RGB color model, Dark Mustard (2161-30) has a red value of 171, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 52.6% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Mustard (2161-30) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 52.6 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.

Dark Mustard (2161-30) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Mustard (2161-30) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Mustard (2161-30)? (For interior and product design)

Dark Mustard (2161-30) has an LRV of nearly 24.2. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Dark Mustard (2161-30)
LRV 24.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 24.2 of Dark Mustard (2161-30) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 24.2 puts Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard (2161-30) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Dark Mustard (2161-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #AB7E51
Hex triplet
#AB7E51
Red
AB
Green
7E
Blue
51
RGBA / RGB rgb(171, 126, 81)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
126 (49.4%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.32%
Yellow
52.63%
Key
32.94%
HSL hsl(30deg, 35.7 %, 49.4 %)
Hue
30°
Saturation
35.71 %
Lightness
49.41 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
30°
Saturation
52.63 %
Brightness / Value
67.06 %
RYB ryb(97, 116, 72)
Red
97 (37.8%)
Yellow
116 (45.4%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
HWB
Hue
30°
Whiteness
31.76 %
Blackness
32.94 %
CMY
Cyan
32.94%
Magenta
50.59%
Yellow
68.24%
XYZ
X
25.74
Y
24.17
Z
11.09
YXY
Y1
24.17
X
0.42
Y2
0.4
CIE-Lab
L
56.26
A
12.02
B
31.18
CIE-Lch
L
56.26
C
33.41
H
68.91
CIE-Luv
L
56.26
U
33.91
V
34.87
Hunter-Lab
L
49.17
A
7.41
B
21.04
Other
LRV
~ 24.2 %
Munsell Color System
9.1YR 5.5/5.4

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Dark Mustard (2161-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Dark Mustard (2161-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#A67B5B Color French Beige
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#A67B5B Color Tuscan Tan
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#A67B5B Color Latte
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#A0785A Color Chamoisee
95.03% match | ΔE 4.97

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RAL Classic

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Pantone PMS

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#A9794D Color PANTONE 10139 C
98.14% match | ΔE 1.86
#AC835E Color PANTONE 10138 C
97.29% match | ΔE 2.71
#A47449 Color PANTONE 2318 C
96.40% match | ΔE 3.60
#AD7C59 Color PANTONE 4645 C
96.26% match | ΔE 3.74

RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Dark Mustard (2161-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Dark Mustard (2161-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Dark Mustard (2161-30) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

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Valspar

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Behr

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PPG Paints

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Sherwin Williams

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Farrow & Ball

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#BD8C5F Color Wet Sand (46)
94.82% match | ΔE 5.18
#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
93.18% match | ΔE 6.82
#C0866C Color Folly Pink (G14)
90.68% match | ΔE 9.32

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#AB7E51
Dark Mustard (2161-30)
#517EAB
Steel Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard (2161-30) - #AB7E51?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard (2161-30) - #AB7E51 is #517EAB, color name is Steel Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard (2161-30) - #AB7E51?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard (2161-30) - #AB7E51 is #517EAB, color name is Steel Blue*.

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