Benjamin Moore Celery Salt / 938 / OC-136

What are Benjamin Moore Celery Salt undertones?

The undertone of Celery Salt can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Celery Salt OC-136 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 55° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-136 Celery Salt HSL code: 55, 32%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Celery Salt

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Celery Salt:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

OC-136
Celery Salt

• OC-45
  Swiss Coffee

  

• OC-134
  Meadow Mist

  

• AF-25
  Paper Mache

  

• OC-29
  Floral White

  

• OC-130
  Cloud White

  

Darker shades

OC-136
Celery Salt

• 521
  Nantucket Breeze

  

• 522
  Dried Parsley

  

• CSP-815
  Pistachio Ice Cream

  

• CW-440
  Gloucester Green

  

• OC-44
  Misty Air

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Celery Salt with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 235, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

OC-136
Celery Salt

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Celery Salt

Celery Salt has an LRV of 74.93% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E6E4CF
RGB Decimal	230, 228, 207
RGB Percent	90.20%, 89.41%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 55° Saturation: 10.0% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(55, 32, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.87 Yellow: 10.0 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 226.204 I: 7.94 Q: -6.112
XYZ	X: 71.637 Y: 76.815 Z: 70.068
CIE Lab	L:90.237 a:-2.89 b:10.497
CIE Luv	L:90.237 u:2.316 v:16.124
Decimal	15131855
Hunter Lab	87.644, -7.479, 13.952