# Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mustard-seed-222](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mustard-seed-222)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Mustard Seed
- **Color code:** 222
- **HEX:** #CDB379
- **RGB:** 205, 179, 121
- **LRV:** 44.61%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Gemstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gemstone-265)
- [Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-westwood-tan-256)
- [Behr Dried Chamomile](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dried-chamomile)
- [Benjamin Moore Sulfur Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sulfur-yellow-2151-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Honey Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honey-oak-257)
- [Sherwin Williams Independent Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/independent-gold-sw-6401)
- [Benjamin Moore Barley Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barley-grass-271)
- [Benjamin Moore Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cork-2153-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Wheat Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/wheat-grass-sw-6408)
- [Benjamin Moore Walk on the Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-walk-on-the-beachreg-csp-975)
- [Behr Cup Of Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cup-of-tea)
- [Benjamin Moore Citrine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citrine-af-370)
- [Benjamin Moore Wandering Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wandering-heart-264)
- [Benjamin Moore Sombrero](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sombrero-249)
- [Benjamin Moore Wythe Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wythe-gold-cw-420)
- [Behr Gilded](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gilded)
- [Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-princeton-gold-hc-14)
- [Behr Romanesque Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-romanesque-gold)
- [Behr Cliff Ridge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cliff-ridge)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarnished Trumpet](https://plan-home.com/color/tarnished-trumpet-sw-9026)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Alpaca](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alpaca-1074)
- [Benjamin Moore Straw Hat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-straw-hat-270)
- [Benjamin Moore Squire Hill Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-squire-hill-buff-1068)
- [Benjamin Moore Lady Finger](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lady-finger-1045)
- [Benjamin Moore Sombrero](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sombrero-249)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Citrine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citrine-af-370)
- [Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tapestry-gold-2153-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-ochre-cw-425)
- [Benjamin Moore Leap of Faith](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-leap-of-faith-210)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/222

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.