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Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed 222

Mustard Seed

Benjamin Moore

222

About Mustard Seed by Benjamin Moore

Mustard Seed 222 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 47% and hue near 41° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 46.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cdb379

RGB: 205, 179, 121

Hue41°

Saturation46%

Lightness64%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Mustard Seed

Benjamin Moore

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Mustard Seed 222 a warm or cool color?
Mustard Seed by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Mustard Seed?
Mustard Seed sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 41°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Mustard Seed?
Brightness is about 47%. Saturation is around 46%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 64%. Hue is close to 41°. The hex value is #cdb379. The RGB value is 205, 179, 121.
Is Mustard Seed better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Mustard Seed has brightness around 47%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Mustard Seed?
You can match Mustard Seed 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 Seed work best in a home?
Mustard Seed 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 Seed compare to a pure white paint?
Mustard Seed is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Seed in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Mustard Seed

Benjamin Moore

222

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Mustard Seed

Benjamin Moore

222

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Mustard Seed

Benjamin Moore

222

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These colors from other brands have a similar look to Mustard Seed. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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