An enveloping hazy dollop reminiscent of languidly fading sunshine, mustard seed is a dynamic and equally dramatic shade of yellow. Bold and brilliant as yellows come, mustard’s darker under-tones of rich brown, gold, and olive add complexity to this hue, evoking a distinct sophistication to its mellowness. Ranging from vivacious and vibrantly gilded and sunny to nearly neutral, mustard-seed yellow adapts easily from classic to contemporary designs and pairs beautifully with a range of hues—from brilliant jewel-toned emerald and sapphire to soft pastels like lilac and duck egg, from broody and muted earth-toned moss and umber to crisp and classic navy and white, and a monochromatic range of grays and black. Mustard-seed yellow is, perhaps, the most colorfully unexpected neutral.
Golden Dragon dining room located in The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai.
Anthropologie Tulip Chair in Antique / $1,598 /anthropologie.com
Hokanson for Scott Group Studio Karri Rug in Ochre / price upon request / scottgroupstudio.com
Entangle Paper in Mustard by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks / to the trade / ahokeltd.com
& Tradition Flowerpot Table Lamp / $580 / andtradition.com
Maison de Vacances Coussin Vice Versa in Ochre /price upon request / circainteriors.com