2161-30

Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard

Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Dark Mustard paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2161-30. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Dark Mustard 2161-30
Color code:2161-30
Color name:Dark Mustard
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Dark Mustard for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Dark Mustard for living room

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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Dark Mustard for bathroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Dark Mustard on kitchen cabinets

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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Dark Mustard reviews

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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Dark Mustard

Dark Mustard 2161-30 has an LRV of 24.31% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 24.31% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#AB7E51

RGB code:

171, 126, 81

Is Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 30° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2161-30 Dark Mustard HSL code: 30, 36%, 49%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Dark Mustard 2161-30 vs Graham Cracker 1113

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30 vs Benjamin Moore Graham Cracker 1113Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30
LRV: 24.31%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 22.29%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Dark Mustard 2161-30 vs Gladstone Tan 1106

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30 vs Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan 1106Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30
LRV: 24.31%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 25.52%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#AB7E51copy color code
RGB Decimal171, 126, 81copy color code
RGB Percent67.06%, 49.41%, 31.76%copy color code
HSVHue: 30° Saturation: 52.63% Value: 67.06%copy color code
HSLhsl(30, 36, 49)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.32 Yellow: 52.63 Key: 32.94copy color code
YIQY: 134.325 I: 41.276 Q: -4.485copy color code
XYZX: 25.742 Y: 24.176 Z: 11.093copy color code
CIE LabL:56.263 a:12.018 b:31.182copy color code
CIE LuvL:56.263 u:33.908 v:34.874copy color code
Decimal11238993copy color code
Hunter lab49.169, 7.407, 21.042copy color code
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