Ref. #B0AC62 · K-418
Sweet Celery
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Celery Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Celery? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #B0AC62. Colors similar to Sweet Celery include MPC Gold Lichen, Dunn-Edwards Palm Frond, Valspar New Avocado. Sweet Celery has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Sweet Celery depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Sweet 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 Sweet Celery
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Celery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Celery
#B0AC62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Celery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Sweet 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.
Sweet Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Celery have?
Sweet Celery by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sweet Celery from other brands?
The closest matches are Gold Lichen by MPC (#B3AE5D), Palm Frond by Dunn-Edwards (#AEAD5B), New Avocado by Valspar (#B8B067). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Celery?
Sweet Celery has an LRV of 39.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Celery's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.