Ref. #C8E8D8 · 490E-3
Celtic Gray
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Celtic Gray Technical Profile
What color is Celtic Gray? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C8E8D8. Colors similar to Celtic Gray include Benjamin Moore Mountainview, Benjamin Moore Outer Sphere, PPG Jade Spell. Celtic Gray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Celtic Gray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Celtic Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Celtic Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Celtic Gray.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Celtic Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celtic Gray have?
Celtic Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Celtic Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Mountainview by Benjamin Moore (#C8EAD9), Outer Sphere by Benjamin Moore (#CBEADC), Jade Spell by PPG (#C1E5D5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Celtic Gray?
Celtic Gray has an LRV of 63.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Celtic Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.