Mustard

HEX: #FFDB58 | Modern Palette

On White
1.35:1
FAIL
On Black
15.53:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFDB58
RGB
255, 219, 88
HSL
47°, 100% ,67%
CMYK
0, 14, 65, 0

About Mustard

Mustard (#FFDB58) is a color with RGB(255, 219, 88) and HSL(47.1°, 100%, 67.3%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #587CFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #58FFDB and #DB58FF. The name comes from mustum ardens (Latin).

  • HEX: #FFDB58
  • RGB: 255, 219, 88
  • HSL: 47.1°, 100%, 67.3%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #587CFF
  • Triadic colors: #58FFDB, #DB58FF
  • The name comes from mustum ardens (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Mustard #FFDB58 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Mustard #FFDB58 pairs with #587CFF as its complementary color, and #58FFDB and #DB58FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Mustard #FFDB58 moves from dark #1A1400 tones through the base color to lighter #FFFAE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E6E655
Protanopia #DFDF59
Tritanopia #FFD0D0
Achromatopsia #DDDDDD

Frequently Asked Questions

Mustard (#FFDB58) is a color with RGB(255, 219, 88) and HSL(47.1°, 100%, 67.3%).

#FFDB58 pairs strongly with #587CFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFDB58 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FFDB58 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Mustard is linked to mustum ardens from Latin, meaning burning must (new wine).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word mustum ardens
Meaning burning must (new wine)
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Ancient Roman

History

The word 'mustard' itself comes from the Old French 'moustarde', which derives from the Latin 'mustum ardens'. This refers to the practice of making mustard by mixing ground mustard seeds with 'must' (unfermented grape juice or new wine). The Romans were known to cultivate mustard and use it as a condiment. Pliny the Elder mentions mustard in his writings. By the Middle Ages, mustard was widely used across Europe. Dijon, France, became a major center for mustard production in the 13th century, and remains famous for its mustard today. Various types of mustard have evolved over centuries, incorporating different liquids (vinegar, water, beer) and spices.

First Recorded Use

Mustard seeds were used by ancient Romans and Greeks. The prepared condiment, 'mustard', as a paste, is documented from Roman times.

Cultural Associations

Mustard is a globally popular condiment, used in various cuisines. It's a staple in French cuisine (Dijon mustard), German cuisine (often served with sausages), and American cuisine (yellow mustard for hot dogs). It's also used as an ingredient in marinades, dressings, and sauces. In some cultures, mustard seeds are used whole or crushed as a spice in cooking, particularly in Indian and Bengali cuisines. The phrase 'cutting the mustard' means to meet expectations or perform adequately.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFDB58;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFDB58;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFDB58;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFDB58,
        #587CFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFDB58,
        #587CFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$mustard: #FFDB58;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$mustard-r: 255;
$mustard-g: 219;
$mustard-b: 88;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $mustard;
    color: rgba($mustard-r, $mustard-g, $mustard-b, 0.8);
}