Benjamin Moore Celtic Green 2038-10
| Official page: | Celtic Green 2038-10 |
| Code: | 2038-10 |
| Name: | Celtic Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Celtic Green?
Imagine a space adorned with the rich and vibrant tones of Benjamin Moore Celtic Green 2038-10. This color infuses a room with a sense of tranquility and sophistication, creating a welcoming atmosphere that is both contemporary and timeless. Pair Celtic Green with neutral shades like cream and beige to achieve a harmonious and balanced look, or add pops of contrasting colors such as copper or mustard for a dynamic visual impact. Whether used as an accent or as the main color scheme, Celtic Green adds a touch of elegance and flair to any room it graces.
Celtic Green for bedroom
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Celtic Green for living room
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Benjamin Moore 2038-10 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 2038-10 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Celtic Green reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Celtic Green undertones?
The undertone of Celtic Green can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#0C6546
RGB code:
12, 101, 70
Is Benjamin Moore Celtic Green 2038-10 cool or warm?
With a hue of 159° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2038-10 Celtic Green HSL code: 159, 79%, 22%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Celtic Green
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Celtic Green:
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
2038-10
Celtic Green
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 Celtic Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 339, such as Benjamin Moore Pink Innocence and Tropical Rose.
LRV of Celtic Green
Celtic Green has an LRV of 11.23% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.23%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #0C6546 | |
| RGB Decimal | 12, 101, 70 | |
| RGB Percent | 4.71%, 39.61%, 27.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 159° Saturation: 88.12% Value: 39.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 79, 22) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 88.12 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 30.69 Key: 60.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 70.855 I: -43.073 Q: -28.474 | |
| XYZ | X: 5.91 Y: 9.827 Z: 7.378 | |
| CIE Lab | L:37.53 a:-32.647 b:10.756 | |
| CIE Luv | L:37.53 u:-30.785 v:17.446 | |
| Decimal | 812358 | |
| Hunter Lab | 31.348, -21.206, 7.989 |
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