Celery Salt 938 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E7E5D0, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hemingway from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E7E5D0 · 938
Celery Salt
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Celery Salt Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7E5D0
RGB231, 229, 208
Estimated LRV74.9
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 Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Celery Salt
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celery Salt
#E7E5D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Celery Salt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Celery Salt 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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Celery Salt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celery Salt have?
Celery Salt by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Celery Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celery Salt are Hemingway by Valspar (a close digital match), Summer Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Ancient Ivory by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Celery Salt'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 Celery Salt?
Celery Salt has a estimated lightness value of 74.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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