Celtic Gray 490E-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8E8D8, 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.
Ref. #C8E8D8 · 490E-3
Celtic Gray
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Celtic Gray Technical Profile
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Celtic Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Celtic Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCeltic Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMountainview
Mountainview
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Mint Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ultra Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mint Smoothie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jade Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Minted Ice
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bay Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Celtic Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Celtic Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celtic Gray are Mountainview by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Outer Sphere by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), New Mint Green by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.