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Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed

222 · #CDB379 · LRV 46.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Dried Chamomile is a 94% match

Mustard Seed (222) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 46.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Dried Chamomile (94% match).

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LRV

46.6 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

222

HEX

#CDB379

RGB

205, 179, 121

HSL

41°, 46%, 64%

Family

Yellows

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Mustard Seed FAQ

What is the LRV of Mustard Seed?

Mustard Seed has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 46.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Mustard Seed in other brands?

Behr: Dried Chamomile (M320-5), 94%; Glidden: Bulletin Board (PPG12-04), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (SW 6401), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (HGSW6401), 94%; Valspar: Saucy (T530), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Toasted Marshmallow (DE6165), 92%; PPG: Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mustard Seed?

The HEX code of Mustard Seed (222) is #CDB379, RGB 205, 179, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.