Celery DE5557 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CAE277, LRV 68 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Lettuce from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAE277 · DE5557
Celery
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Celery Technical Profile
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Celery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Celery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCelery
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFresh Lettuce
Fresh Lettuce
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wasabi
Behr
Nearly identical
Candy Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sonic Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Glow Worm
PPG
Very similar
Lightning Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Flash
Kilz
Visible difference
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Celery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celery
#CAE277
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Celery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Celery.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celery have?
Celery by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Celery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Celery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celery are Fresh Lettuce by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wasabi by Behr (a near-identical match), Candy Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Celery'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?
Celery has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Celery's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.