Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed 222
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| Official page: | Mustard Seed 222 |
| Code: | 222 |
| Name: | Mustard Seed |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed?
Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed 222 is a muted golden yellow with a noticeable tan cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its medium-light depth reads warm and softly weathered, closer to aged grain or dry straw than a sharp primary yellow. In sunny rooms, this shade can show more of its golden character, while lower light brings forward its earthy beige undertone. It suits dining rooms, kitchens, and mudrooms, especially on walls or painted cabinetry where its warmth can anchor natural wood. Pair Mustard Seed with creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, charcoal accents, and materials such as oak, linen, or aged brass.
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LRV of Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed has an LRV of 44.61% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 44.61%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #CDB379 |
| RGB Decimal | 205, 179, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 80.39%, 70.20%, 47.45% |
| HSV | Hue: 41° Saturation: 40.98% Value: 80.39% |
| HSL | hsl(41, 46, 64) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.68 Yellow: 40.98 Key: 19.61 |
| YIQ | Y: 180.162 I: 34.131 Q: -12.55 |
| XYZ | X: 44.749 Y: 46.602 Z: 24.722 |
| CIE Lab | L:73.934 a:1.324 b:33.047 |
| CIE Luv | L:73.934 u:20.182 v:42.708 |
| Decimal | 13480825 |
| Hunter Lab | 68.265, -2.455, 26.314 |
