Celtic Gray 490E-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8E8D8, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountainview from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C8E8D8 · 490E-3
Celtic Gray
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Celtic Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8E8D8
RGB200, 232, 216
Estimated LRV63.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mountainview
Benjamin Moore
#C8EAD9
Close digital match
New Mint Green
PPG
#CBE8D6
Close digital match
Spring Meadow
Vista Paint
#C2E3D1
Close digital match
Ultra Green
Valspar
#CCE7D8
Close digital match
Mint Smoothie
Dunn-Edwards
#C5E6D1
Close digital match
Jade Sea
Kilz
#C2E1D5
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Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams
#C0E3DA
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Dutch Boy
#CCEEE5
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#D3EBE0
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#CFE9E0
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Colors That Work With Celtic Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celtic Gray
#C8E8D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80B2B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Celtic Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Celtic Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Celtic Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celtic Gray have?
Celtic Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Celtic Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celtic Gray are Mountainview by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Outer Sphere by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), New Mint Green by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Celtic Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Celtic Gray?
Celtic Gray has a estimated lightness value of 63.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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