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Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed
DE5426 · #C69F26 · LRV ~36.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Kingdom Gold (~90% proximity)Mustard Seed (DE5426) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 36.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Kingdom Gold (~90% proximity).
Closest tone to Mustard Seed in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
36.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5426
HEX
#C69F26
RGB
198, 159, 38
HSL
45°, 68%, 46%
Family
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Mustard Seed FAQ
What is the LRV of Mustard Seed?
Mustard Seed has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Mustard Seed in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Kingdom Gold (SW 6698), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kingdom Gold (HGSW6698), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Sugar Leaves (V019-3), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Yarrow (PPG1214-7), ~89% proximity; Behr: Sweet & Sour (P320-7), ~88% proximity; PPG: Yarrow (PPG1214-7), ~88% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Goldsmith (CSP-960), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~64% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.