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Champagne vs Mustard: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Champagne and Mustard is hue — Champagne is a warm orange, while Mustard is a warm yellow. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Mustard (#FFDB58) sits at 47°, 100%, 67%.

Champagne#F7E7CE
Mustard#FFDB58
#F7E7CEBlended: #FBE193#FFDB58

Champagne vs Mustard: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Champagne Mustard
BrightnessVery light (L=89%) — pale, delicate, gentleLight (L=67%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationVivid (S=72%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=100%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyOrangeYellow
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#F7E7CE#FFDB58
RGB247, 231, 206255, 219, 88

Can you use Champagne and Mustard together?

Mustard text on Champagne
Champagne text on Mustard
Contrast Ratio:1.11:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Champagne and Mustard Apart

  • Look at lightness first: Champagne is noticeably lighter.
  • Check saturation: Mustard looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 10° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Champagne vs Mustard in Design

Use Champagne for:
Call-to-action buttons
Autumn and harvest themes
Food, citrus, warmth branding
Youthful energetic campaigns
Friendly notification badges
Use Mustard for:
Warning states & highlights
Children's and summer themes
Happy, optimistic branding
Taxi, logistics, signage
Accent color in palettes

Champagne and Mustard Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Champagne#F7E7CE

Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Mustard#FFDB58

Mustard (#FFDB58) is a light, vivid yellow with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Champagne and Mustard WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Champagne text on white
1.22:1Fail
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Champagne text on black
17.28:1AAA
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Mustard text on white
1.35:1Fail
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Mustard text on black
15.53:1AAA
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Champagne text on Mustard
1.11:1Fail
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Mustard text on Champagne
1.11:1Fail

Explore Champagne and Mustard individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Champagne color page#F7E7CE · shades, tints, pairingsMustard color page#FFDB58 · shades, tints, pairings

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Champagne vs Mustard FAQ

What is the difference between champagne and mustard?+
The main difference between Champagne and Mustard is hue — Champagne is a warm orange, while Mustard is a warm yellow. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Mustard (#FFDB58) sits at 47°, 100%, 67%.
Is champagne darker than mustard?+
No. Mustard is the darker of the two at 67% lightness, while Champagne sits higher at 89%.
Are champagne and mustard the same color?+
No. Champagne is #F7E7CE and Mustard is #FFDB58. They differ by 10° in hue, 22% in lightness, and 28% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, champagne or mustard?+
Mustard is more saturated. In HSL, Champagne has 72% saturation and Mustard has 100% — Mustard is the more vivid of the two, while Champagne reads as more muted.
Is champagne warm or cool?+
Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is mustard warm or cool?+
Mustard (#FFDB58) is a warm yellow. Its hue sits at 47° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use champagne and mustard together?+
Yes. Champagne (orange) and Mustard (yellow) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does champagne belong to?+
Champagne belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 72%, 89% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for champagne?+
The hex code for Champagne is #F7E7CE. In RGB, that's rgb(247, 231, 206), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 72%, 89%).
What is the hex code for mustard?+
The hex code for Mustard is #FFDB58. In RGB, that's rgb(255, 219, 88), and in HSL it's hsl(47, 100%, 67%).