Codes & values
- Color Name
Mustard - Color ID
KDF-C-16767832 - HEX
#FFDB58 - RGB
rgb(255, 219, 88) - RGBA
rgba(255, 219, 88, 1) - HSL
hsl(47, 100%, 67%) - HSLA
hsla(47, 100%, 67%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(47, 65%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 0%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Mustard?
- #FFDB58
- What is Mustard RGB?
- rgb(255, 219, 88)
- What is Mustard HSL?
- hsl(47, 100%, 67%)
- What is Mustard CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 0%)
What is Mustard?
Mustard is a curated yellow family color at #FFDB58. It appears in our library with tags for fashion, interior. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Mustard HEX code
The HEX code for Mustard is #FFDB58. Paste it into CSS as color: #FFDB58; or background-color: #FFDB58;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (ffdb58).
Mustard RGB
Mustard in RGB is rgb(255, 219, 88) (channels R 255, G 219, B 88). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(255, 219, 88, 1).
Mustard HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(47, 100%, 67%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(47, 65%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Mustard CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Mustard is cmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Mustard
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #D5B749, #AA923B, #806E2C, #55491D, #2A240F. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Mustard
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #FFE174, #FFE790, #FFEDAC, #FFF3C7, #FFF9E3. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Mustard
Complementary pairing: #FFDB58, #587CFF. Analogous neighbors: #FF8758, #FFDB58, #D0FF58. Triadic accents: #FFDB58, #58FFDB, #DB58FF. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Mustard color combinations
A practical combo: primary #FFDB58, complementary accent #587CFF, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #FFDB58, #58D0FF, #8758FF.
Mustard in web design
Yellow highlights and warnings need careful contrast — prefer dark text on yellow, or use gold/amber variants for luxury without eye strain.
Mustard in branding
Gold and yellow brands feel optimistic or luxurious depending on saturation — champagne gold vs traffic yellow. Contrast vs white is 1.35:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 15.53:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Mustard?
- Mustard: #FFDB58.
- What is Mustard RGB?
- Mustard: rgb(255, 219, 88).
- What is Mustard HSL?
- Mustard: hsl(47, 100%, 67%).
- What is Mustard CMYK?
- Mustard: cmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 0%).
- What colors go with Mustard?
- Try complementary #FFDB58, #587CFF or analogous #FF8758, #FFDB58, #D0FF58.
- Is Mustard good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.35:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.35:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 15.53:1. Complementary swatch: #FFDB58, #587CFF.
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