Soothing Celadon works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 70 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #D4DCD1 · ICC-95
Soothing Celadon
70%LRV Value
Soothing Celadon Technical Profile
What color is Behr Soothing Celadon (ICC-95)? It's a light warm gray — hex #D4DCD1, LRV 70. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Soothing Celadon is Vista Paint Raindance — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Feather Fern and Vista Paint London Fog also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Soothing Celadon reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Soothing Celadon pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Soothing Celadon works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Soothing Celadon can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Soothing Celadon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Raindance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Feather Fern
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Secret Crush
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Oxygen White
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Frosted Needles
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Green Mirror
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Colors That Work With Soothing Celadon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soothing Celadon
#D4DCD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soothing Celadon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soothing Celadon 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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Other Behr colors close to Soothing Celadon.
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Soothing Celadon — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Soothing Celadon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soothing Celadon are Raindance by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Feather Fern by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), London Fog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Soothing Celadon's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soothing Celadon?
Soothing Celadon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.8, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Soothing Celadon depends on the room. Here's how to choose.