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Dark Celery

Benjamin Moore · 2146-10

The Analysis

Dark Celery is a mid-tone olive with a significant yellow undertone that absorbs a good amount of light due to its low LRV of 22.35. Because it is darker, it tends to make rooms feel more intimate and enclosed rather than expansive or airy.

It works best as a bold, moody accent wall or a full-room statement in smaller spaces like a study or powder room. If used on all four walls in a large, well-lit room, it becomes the dominant focal point of the interior design.

LRV 22

History & Origin

This color sits comfortably within a Mid-Century Modern or Arts and Crafts palette. It mimics the natural, raw pigments popular in mid-20th-century design, offering a classic, mature aesthetic rather than a trendy or modern look.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with warm walnut wood tones and matte black hardware to emphasize its organic quality, or aged brass for a high-contrast, sophisticated finish. It is best suited for rooms with plenty of natural light, as it can feel too murky in spaces without large windows.

The Mood

This shade feels earthy, grounded, and stable, making it a restful choice for spaces where you want to unwind. It avoids the clinical feel of cooler greens, offering a natural, organic energy that feels organic and connected to the outdoors.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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