Dijon
What Dijon Actually Looks Like
Dijon 193 reads as a rich, warm golden yellow, the color of good mustard or sun-baked wheat. It has real depth without tipping into orange or brown territory. In bright natural light it glows with warmth. In lower or northern light it can settle into a more muted, honeyed tone that still feels lively rather than flat.
Dijon Undertones
The color carries warm golden and slightly ochre undertones. There is a softness to it that keeps it from feeling harsh or acidic the way a true bright yellow can. You may catch a faint green lean in certain artificial lighting, so test a large sample before committing, especially in rooms that rely on incandescent or warm LED bulbs.
Where Dijon Works Best
Dijon works well where you want a room to feel warm and energized without going full bold. Kitchens, dining rooms, and entryways are natural fits. It handles well on accent walls in living rooms where you want one surface to hold your eye. It is a strong choice for spaces with good natural light. Smaller, darker rooms require more caution since the color will deepen noticeably.
Where to put Dijon
A kitchen with white or off-white cabinetry and warm wood tones is where Dijon earns its name. The color bounces natural light well and makes the space feel cheerful without feeling juvenile. Keep countertops and hardware warm-toned, brushed brass or unlacquered brass, to stay in the same family.
Dijon on all four walls of a dining room creates an enveloping, convivial feel at dinner, especially with candlelight or warmer bulbs. The LRV is high enough that the room will not feel cave-like, but the warmth adds the intimacy that dining rooms benefit from. Pair with a dark wood table and white or cream trim for balance.
An entryway in Dijon signals warmth the moment you walk in. It wears well at smaller scale and benefits from the natural light that many entryways receive from sidelights or transoms. Keep the ceiling a crisp white to prevent the space from feeling heavy overhead.
One wall of Dijon in a living room or bedroom is a reliable way to add warmth without fully committing. Place it on the wall that catches the most natural light for best results. Against walls in a soft white or warm greige, the contrast will feel intentional and grounded rather than random.
What to Pair With Dijon
Because no coordinating colors are listed in the database for this color, pair suggestions below are based on established color principles for warm golden yellows.
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Colors that clash with Dijon
Dijon and cool blue-gray tones fight each other across an open floor plan. The warm golden yellow will make the cool gray look icy, and the gray will make Dijon read slightly greenish or sallow.
Gray-toned or ash wood floors can pull against Dijon's warmth and make the walls look slightly off, particularly in lower light conditions.
Polished chrome fixtures and hardware sit in a different temperature family than Dijon and can make the color look muddy or dated by contrast.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 54.24, which puts it solidly in the mid-range. It reflects a reasonable amount of light, so it will not make a room feel dark, but it also will not bounce light the way a near-white would. In a well-lit room it feels open and warm. In a room starved for natural light it will feel heavier, so increase your light sources if you are using it in a north-facing or interior space.
It can. Warm golden yellows with ochre undertones are susceptible to shifting toward a slightly greenish or olive tone under certain artificial bulbs, particularly cooler LEDs. Test a large painted sample, at least 12 by 12 inches, in your actual room under the bulbs you use most before committing.
Eggshell is the most versatile choice for walls. It gives a slight sheen that helps the warmth of the color come forward without making imperfections obvious. Reserve satin for kitchens or high-traffic areas where washability matters more. Flat finishes will make the color look softer and more matte but show marks more readily.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers Dijon 193 in both interior and exterior formulas, so you can use it on an exterior door, shutters, or siding as well as inside.