Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30
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- Dark Mustard for bedroom (1 photo)
- Dark Mustard for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore 2161-30 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard undertones?
- Is Dark Mustard 2161-30 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Dark Mustard
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Dark Mustard 2161-30
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Dark Mustard 2161-30 |
| Code: | 2161-30 |
| Name: | Dark Mustard |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard?
Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard 2161-30 is a medium-deep, earthy golden brown with a muted ochre cast. Its #AB7E51 color value reads warm and grounded rather than bright yellow, carrying enough brown to feel substantial on a wall. Use it in a dining room, study, or entry where its depth can define the space without looking overly dark. Dark Mustard pairs naturally with warm white trim, aged brass, walnut, leather, and clay-toned ceramics. For contrast, bring in dusty blue or deep charcoal accents to sharpen its golden-brown character.
Dark Mustard for bedroom
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.
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Dark Mustard for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore 2161-30 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark beige real bathrooms.
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Benjamin Moore 2161-30 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard undertones?
Dark Mustard is a midtone, soft caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
171, 126, 81
Is Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 30° on the HSL hue wheel, this brown sits firmly on the warm side.
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 expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Dark Mustard
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dark Mustard:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2161-30
Dark Mustard
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dark Mustard with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.
LRV of Dark Mustard
Dark Mustard has an LRV of 24.31% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.31%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AB7E51 |
| RGB Decimal | 171, 126, 81 |
| RGB Percent | 67.06%, 49.41%, 31.76% |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 52.63% Value: 67.06% |
| HSL | hsl(30, 36, 49) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.32 Yellow: 52.63 Key: 32.94 |
| YIQ | Y: 134.325 I: 41.276 Q: -4.485 |
| XYZ | X: 25.742 Y: 24.176 Z: 11.093 |
| CIE Lab | L:56.263 a:12.018 b:31.182 |
| CIE Luv | L:56.263 u:33.908 v:34.874 |
| Decimal | 11238993 |
| Hunter Lab | 49.169, 7.407, 21.042 |
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