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Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed

DE5426 · #C69F26 · LRV 36.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Kingdom Gold is a 90% match

Mustard Seed (DE5426) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 36.9 (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 Sherwin-Williams Kingdom Gold (90% match).

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LRV

36.9 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5426

HEX

#C69F26

RGB

198, 159, 38

HSL

45°, 68%, 46%

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 36.9 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?

Sherwin-Williams: Kingdom Gold (SW 6698), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kingdom Gold (HGSW6698), 90%; Valspar: Sugar Leaves (V019-3), 90%; Glidden: Yarrow (PPG1214-7), 89%; Behr: Sweet & Sour (P320-7), 88%; PPG: Yarrow (PPG1214-7), 88%; Benjamin Moore: Goldsmith (CSP-960), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 64%. 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 (DE5426) is #C69F26, RGB 198, 159, 38. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.