Yellow
Mustard
Mustard
#FFDB58Click to copy
Mustard Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 219, 88)Copy
HSLhsl(47, 100%, 67%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(47, 65%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 0%)Copy
Mustard Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFDB58
Click to copy#587CFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF8758
Click to copy#D0FF58
Click to copySplit Complementary
#58D0FF
Click to copy#8758FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFDB58
Click to copy#FAEEC3
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#F1BD00
Click to copy#8B6D00
Click to copy#251D00
Click to copyMustard WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.53 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.24 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.34 : 1
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Mustard Shade Variants
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Mustard Color Introduction
Definition
Mustard (HEX #FFDB58) has the RGB value rgb(255, 219, 88), the HSL value hsl(47°, 100%, 67%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Mustard is #587CFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF8858 and #D0FF58 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#58D0FF, #8758FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Mustard uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Mustard has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 against white and 15.53:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Mustard has a lightness of 67% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A retro spiciness.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Mustard tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Mustard is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Mustard Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.