#CA9E1F — Mustard Seed Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#CA9E1F

≈ Mustard Seed

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On white

2.49:1

Fails AA

On black

7.02:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(7.02:1)

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Hue45°Saturation85%Brightness79%

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Normal vision#CA9E1F

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Tritanopia#DC8F87

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameMustard Seed#C69F26ΔE 1.4 CSS nameGoldenrod#DAA520ΔE 3.4 Web-safe#CC9900#CC9900ΔE 2.2

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Mustard Seed — meaning & where to use it

Mustard Seed is a rich, mid-toned orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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