Mustard Olive
Often used for its versatile qualities, Mustard Olive remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#A08542
LRV
23.00
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 63 vs 23, Spa is decisively the brighter choice.
Mustard Olive reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 83 vs 23, Moonlight White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 23, Steam is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Golden Chalice reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 25 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 58 vs 23, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Mineral Alloy reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (34 vs 23) makes Coastline the marginally brighter of the two.
Comet reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 23), opening up a space where Mustard Olive encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (23 vs 14) makes Mustard Olive the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (23 vs 12) makes Mustard Olive the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Porter Ridge Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (33 vs 23) makes El Sereno Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 12-point LRV gap (35 vs 23) makes Gilded Ballroom the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (34 vs 23) makes Millington Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.