Subtle Celery TB-74 is a green paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BFCDA3, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zen Garden from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFCDA3 · TB-74
Subtle Celery
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Subtle Celery Technical Profile
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Subtle Celery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Subtle Celery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSubtle Celery
Nearly identical
ValsparZen Garden
Zen Garden
Valspar
Nearly identical
Washed Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Garland
PPG
Nearly identical
Landscape
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wispy Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jardin
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Garland Pine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wilde Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jade Bracelet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Subtle Celery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Celery
#BFCDA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Subtle 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.
Subtle Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Celery have?
Subtle Celery by Kilz 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 Subtle Celery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Subtle Celery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Celery are Zen Garden by Valspar (a near-identical match), Washed Olive by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Garland by PPG (a near-identical match) — 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.4, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Subtle Celery's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.