Dark Mustard vs Normandy paint color comparison

Dark Mustard vs Normandy

Dark MustardBenjamin MoorevsNormandyBenjamin MooreΔE 42.5 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Dark Mustard belongs to the beige family and Normandy to the blue-grey family. Dark Mustard (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Normandy (LRV 22), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Mustard runs red while Normandy is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.5, 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.

Color Details

Dark Mustard
Benjamin Moore · 2161-30
LRV24.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2161-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Normandy
Benjamin Moore · 2129-40
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Dark Mustard vs Normandy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Mustard on one side and Normandy on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.