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Benjamin Moore Mustard Olive 2151-10

Mustard Olive

Benjamin Moore

2151-10

About Mustard Olive by Benjamin Moore

Mustard Olive 2151-10 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 25% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 24.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a08542

RGB: 160, 133, 66

Hue43°

Saturation42%

Lightness44%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Mustard Olive from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Mustard Olive

Benjamin Moore

2151-10

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Mustard Olive looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Mustard Olive 2151-10 a warm or cool color?
Mustard Olive by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Mustard Olive?
Mustard Olive sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Mustard Olive?
Brightness is about 25%. Saturation is around 42%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 44%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #a08542. The RGB value is 160, 133, 66.
Is Mustard Olive better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Mustard Olive has brightness around 25%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Mustard Olive?
You can match Mustard Olive with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Mustard Olive work best in a home?
Mustard Olive works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Mustard Olive compare to a pure white paint?
Mustard Olive is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Mustard Olive in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Mustard Olive

Benjamin Moore

2151-10

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Mustard Olive in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Mustard Olive

Benjamin Moore

2151-10

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Mustard Olive. They add contrast without clashing.

Mustard Olive

Benjamin Moore

2151-10

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