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Benjamin Moore2161-30

Dark Mustard

With a focus on versatile tones, Dark Mustard (2161-30) is a standout Orange in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#AB7E51

LRV

24.31

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Light Reflectance Value
24.31
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Rich
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Dark Mustard
Mayonnaise
Dark Mustard vs Mayonnaise
Dark Mustard
Mayonnaise
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
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Mayonnaise
OC-85 · LRV 88

At LRV 88 vs 24, Mayonnaise is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Mustard
Mannequin Cream
Dark Mustard vs Mannequin Cream
Dark Mustard
Mannequin Cream
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Mannequin Cream
2152-60 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 24, Mannequin Cream is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Mustard
Greenbrier Beige
Dark Mustard vs Greenbrier Beige
Dark Mustard
Greenbrier Beige
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
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Greenbrier Beige
HC-79 · LRV 42

At LRV 42 vs 24, Greenbrier Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Mustard
Floral White
Dark Mustard vs Floral White
Dark Mustard
Floral White
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Floral White
OC-29 · LRV 80

At LRV 80 vs 24, Floral White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Dark Mustard
Etruscan
Dark Mustard vs Etruscan
Dark Mustard
Etruscan
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
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Etruscan
AF-355 · LRV 26

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dark Mustard
Graham Cracker
Dark Mustard vs Graham Cracker
Dark Mustard
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Graham Cracker
1113 · LRV 22

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dark Mustard
Warm Apple Crisp
Dark Mustard vs Warm Apple Crisp
Dark Mustard
Warm Apple Crisp
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
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Warm Apple Crisp
1091 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Mustard
Gladstone Tan
Dark Mustard vs Gladstone Tan
Dark Mustard
Gladstone Tan
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Gladstone Tan
1106 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Dark Mustard
Providence Blue
Dark Mustard vs Providence Blue
Dark Mustard
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

A 5-point LRV gap (24 vs 19) makes Dark Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Mustard
Van Courtland Blue
Dark Mustard vs Van Courtland Blue
Dark Mustard
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

Van Courtland Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dark Mustard
Nocturnal Gray
Dark Mustard vs Nocturnal Gray
Dark Mustard
Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14

Dark Mustard reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Spruce
Dark Mustard
Blue Spruce vs Dark Mustard
Blue Spruce
Dark Mustard
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Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24

A 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 17) makes Dark Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Mustard
Normandy
Dark Mustard vs Normandy
Dark Mustard
Normandy
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22

With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Mustard
Feather Gray
Dark Mustard vs Feather Gray
Dark Mustard
Feather Gray
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Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
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Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58

At LRV 58 vs 24, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Cappuccino Muffin
Dark Mustard
Cappuccino Muffin vs Dark Mustard
Cappuccino Muffin
Dark Mustard
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Cappuccino Muffin
1155 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Mustard
Saddle Tan
Dark Mustard vs Saddle Tan
Dark Mustard
Saddle Tan
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Saddle Tan
1124 · LRV 34

Saddle Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dark Mustard
Gingersnaps
Dark Mustard vs Gingersnaps
Dark Mustard
Gingersnaps
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Gingersnaps
1063 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Mustard
Metallic Gold
Dark Mustard vs Metallic Gold
Dark Mustard
Metallic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
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Metallic Gold
2163-40 · LRV 35

Metallic Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dark Mustard
Glazed Pear
Dark Mustard vs Glazed Pear
Dark Mustard
Glazed Pear
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Glazed Pear
1092 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Darker Colors

Dark Mustard
Greenfield Pumpkin
Dark Mustard vs Greenfield Pumpkin
Dark Mustard
Greenfield Pumpkin
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Greenfield Pumpkin
HC-40 · LRV 19

A 5-point LRV gap (24 vs 19) makes Dark Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Mustard
Gettysburgh Gold
Dark Mustard vs Gettysburgh Gold
Dark Mustard
Gettysburgh Gold
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Gettysburgh Gold
1064 · LRV 19

A 6-point LRV gap (24 vs 19) makes Dark Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Mustard
Runyon Canyon Tan
Dark Mustard vs Runyon Canyon Tan
Dark Mustard
Runyon Canyon Tan
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Runyon Canyon Tan
1140 · LRV 18

A 6-point LRV gap (24 vs 18) makes Dark Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Mustard
Tawny
Dark Mustard vs Tawny
Dark Mustard
Tawny
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Tawny
2161-20 · LRV 19

A 5-point LRV gap (24 vs 19) makes Dark Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Mustard
Graham Cracker
Dark Mustard vs Graham Cracker
Dark Mustard
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Dark Mustard
2161-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Graham Cracker
1113 · LRV 22

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#AB7E51
RGB171, 126, 81
HSL30° 36% 49%
CMYK0 26 53 33
CIE LabL: 56.3 a: 12.0 b: 31.2
XYZX: 0.26 Y: 0.24 Z: 0.11