Cut The Mustard
We've categorized Cut The Mustard as a versatile Orange because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#BA7F38
LRV
25.91
Cut The Mustard's Color Strip
Cut The Mustard is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 130, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Cut The Mustard in Real Rooms
Cut The Mustard has a medium LRV of 25.91 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, front door, home office, dining room, kitchen, mudroom, living room, patio and house.
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Cut The Mustard really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Cut The Mustard
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Cut The Mustard holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Cut The Mustard — japandi bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Cut The Mustard rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
stylish front door featuring Cut The Mustard by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Cut The Mustard helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Sherwin-Williams Cut The Mustard in a industrial home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Cut The Mustard with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Cut The Mustard paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Kitchen Photo
Cut The Mustard is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Cut The Mustard — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Cut The Mustard on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Cut The Mustard paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Cut The Mustard for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A industrial living room painted in Cut The Mustard
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Cut The Mustard is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
mediterranean patio featuring Cut The Mustard by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Using Cut The Mustard on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Cut The Mustard color — eclectic house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 80 vs 26, Crisp Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 26, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (26 vs 15) makes Cut The Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 80 vs 26, Crisp Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Gold Coast reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Tassel the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (26 vs 23) makes Cut The Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Marigold reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (26 vs 21) makes Cut The Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (26 vs 15) makes Cut The Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.
Upward reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 26), opening up a space where Cut The Mustard encloses it.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Cut The Mustard reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cut The Mustard reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 13), opening up a space where Waterloo encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (32 vs 26) makes Daphne the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (26 vs 23) makes Cut The Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.
Monarch Gold reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Cut The Mustard encloses it.
At LRV 38 vs 26, Rustic Adobe is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Tassel the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (26 vs 18) makes Cut The Mustard the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.