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Celery

#D8DE7E

RGB 216, 222, 126 · HSL 64°, 59%, 68% · CMYK 3, 0, 43, 13

Celery is #D8DE7E in HEX — rgb(216, 222, 126), hsl(64°, 59%, 68%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 43%, 13%).

Celery pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 59%, 68%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D8DE7E

RGB216, 222, 126

HSL64°, 59%, 68%

HSV64°, 43%, 87%

CMYK3, 0, 43, 13

Decimal14212734

CSS RGBrgb(216, 222, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 59%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Celery 6007-10A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Chic 396

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DF7C

Dulux

Grape Cassata S19H4

ΔE 3 · #E2E384

Vista Paint

Neon Lights K-395

ΔE 3.5 · #DCE787

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 3.5 · #CFDD7B

PPG

Goody Gumdrop 1219-4

ΔE 3.6 · #CCD87A

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 5.7 · #E2E38D

Behr

Wasabi M340-4

ΔE 5.8 · #CDE183

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 6.5 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 7.6 · #CCCE7A

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 8.9 · #C7DF89

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 9.4 · #C3CD7C

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 10.2 · #D2D083

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.1 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 17.1 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8DE7E

#847DDE

Analogous

#DEB47D

#D8DE7E

#A7DE7D

Triadic

#D8DE7E

#7DD7DE

#DE7DD7

Split-Complementary

#D8DE7E

#7DA7DE

#B47DDE

Tetradic

#D8DE7E

#7DDEB4

#847DDE

#DE7DA7

Monochromatic

#929A28

#C4CE40

#D8DE7E

#EAEDBA

#F9FAEB

Rectangle

#D8DE7E

#7DDE84

#847DDE

#DE7DD7

Compound

#D8DE7E

#A7DE7D

#847DDE

#B47DDE

Variations

Lighter

#DFE497

#E3E7B5

#EDEED7

Darker

#C9D343

#959D21

#585D12

Saturation

#BABC9F

#D7DE7D

#E6EE6D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8DE7E

#E6D580

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8DE7E

#DDDD8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8DE7E

#DED2D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Celery brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E1D37A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D8DE7E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CFD89E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#655DC9

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D8DE7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8DE7E;

CSS Variable

--color-celery: #D8DE7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celery': '#D8DE7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8DE7E] text-[#D8DE7E]

SCSS

$celery: #D8DE7E;

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Golden Delicious

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8DE7E?

#D8DE7E is Celery, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8DE7E warm or cool?

Celery reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Celery?

Celery works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Celery?

Celery pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Celery?

You can download Celery on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Celery?

The hex code is #D8DE7E. In RGB it's 216, 222, 126, and in HSL it's 64°, 59%, 68%.

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