Mustard Field vs Agave
Where Mustard Field belongs to Behr's range, Agave is a Benjamin Moore color. Hue-wise, Mustard Field belongs to the beige family and Agave to the beige-greige family. Mustard Field (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Agave (LRV 37), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mustard Field runs red while Agave is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mustard Field vs Agave Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mustard Field on one side and Agave on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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At LRV 46 vs 8, Mustard Field is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 46 vs 12, Mustard Field is decisively the brighter choice.
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