Old Celadon by Behr paint color
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Ref. #A8A89D · PPU25-05

Old Celadon

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Old Celadon PPU25-05 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A8A89D, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rare Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Old Celadon Technical Profile

HEX Code#A8A89D
RGB168, 168, 157
LRV38.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Old Celadon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Old Celadon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrOld Celadon
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRare Gray

Rare Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Silverado Ranch

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ashford

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rigani

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sabre Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Skipping Stone Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Very similar

Whale Watching

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Promenade Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Old Celadon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Old Celadon

#A8A89D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Old Celadon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rare Gray

Complement

Palace Walls

Old Celadon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Prelude to Pink

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Balloon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Old Celadon.

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Terrace Taupe

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Cool Granite

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Jackal

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Spring Walk

Behr · PPU10-6

#ACB193

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

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Roasted Sepia

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Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

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Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Old Celadon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Old Celadon have?
Old Celadon by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old Celadon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Celadon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Celadon are Rare Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silverado Ranch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ashford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Celadon'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 Old Celadon?
Old Celadon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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