Subtle Celery TB-74 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C2C6A6, estimated LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage Splendor from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #C2C6A6 · TB-74
Subtle Celery
55%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Subtle Celery Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2C6A6
RGB194, 198, 166
Estimated LRV54.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
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#BDC0A0
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Colors That Work With Subtle Celery
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Celery
#C2C6A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subtle Celery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subtle 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
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Subtle Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Celery have?
Subtle Celery by Kilz has a cool (green) 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 Subtle Celery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Celery are Sage Splendor by PPG (nearly identical in our digital data), Minted Lemon by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Mesquite by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Subtle 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 Subtle Celery?
Subtle Celery has a estimated lightness value of 54.6, 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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Why Subtle Celery's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.