Like the condiment
Mustard yellow is a dark, earthy yellow with a brown or olive lean, close to prepared mustard. There is no CSS keyword; codes around #E1AD01 or #FFDB58 are common references.
Mustard, ochre and gold
- Mustard leans slightly green or brown.
- Ochre is the natural pigment, warmer and more orange.
- Gold is brighter and cleaner. See gold.
Styling mustard
Mustard is a fall and retro favorite. It pairs well with navy, teal, burgundy, olive and cream. It works better as an accent than as a large background.
On screen
Mustard needs dark text for readability. Avoid using it as text color on white. For related shades, browse shades of yellow, burnt orange and the True Autumn palette.