Ref. #84882F · 2146-10
Dark Celery
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark Celery Technical Profile
What color is Dark Celery? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #84882F. Colors similar to Dark Celery include Vista Paint Martina Olive, Dunn-Edwards Vegetable Garden, Behr Dash Of Oregano. Dark Celery has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Dark Celery creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Dark Celery reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Dark Celery
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Celery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Celery
#84882F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#729753
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Celery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Celery 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dark Celery.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Celery have?
Dark Celery by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Dark Celery from other brands?
The closest matches are Martina Olive by Vista Paint (#8C8D3E), Vegetable Garden by Dunn-Edwards (#8B8C40), Dash Of Oregano by Behr (#858941). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dark Celery?
Dark Celery has an LRV of 22.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Celery's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.