Ref. #D8DE7E · 6007-10A
Celery
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Celery Technical Profile
What color is Celery? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D8DE7E. Colors similar to Celery include Benjamin Moore Chic Lime, Dunn-Edwards Lime Sorbet, Vista Paint Neon Lights. Celery has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Celery sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 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 Celery
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Celery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celery
#D8DE7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94BD75
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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to 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.
Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celery have?
Celery by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Celery from other brands?
The closest matches are Chic Lime by Benjamin Moore (#D9DF7C), Lime Sorbet by Dunn-Edwards (#CFDD7B), Neon Lights by Vista Paint (#DCE787). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Celery?
Celery has an LRV of 68.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.