Dijon Mustard
A warm, muted yellow with retro appeal
Dijon Mustard is a warm, muted yellow that brings a retro and approachable energy to any design. Because it offers high contrast with black, it remains legible as a background color for interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #e2ca73. Use it as a supporting accent color rather than a primary base, as it pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to create a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about Dijon Mustard
What is the hex code for Dijon Mustard?
Dijon Mustard is #e2ca73. In RGB that is rgb(226, 202, 115), in HSL hsl(47, 66%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 49%, 11%.
What colors pair best with Dijon Mustard #e2ca73?
This muted yellow works beautifully with deep neutrals like charcoal or matte black to ground its brightness. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing #e2ca73 with earthy tones such as terracotta or sage green to enhance its natural, organic feel.
Is Dijon Mustard readable on white or black?
Dijon Mustard has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.