Celery
Celery is a bright and airy Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 12 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#E0DDBD
LRV
71.24
Celery's Color Strip
Celery is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 154 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Celery in Real Rooms
Celery has a high LRV of 71.24 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets, kitchen, bathroom and living room.
4 House Photos
When choosing Celery for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Celery siding gives this house exterior a soft, sophisticated appearance.
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This house glows in Celery, a gentle sage-inspired green.
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Celery brings calm sophistication to this home's exterior palette.
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The exterior walls dressed in Celery create a serene, inviting presence.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The depth of Celery on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets painted Celery add understated elegance to this space.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Celery is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Celery kitchen walls provide a fresh, airy backdrop for cooking.
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This kitchen benefits from Celery's soft, muted green tones.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Celery with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom walls in Celery establish a spa-like, tranquil mood.
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4 Living Room Photos
Choosing Celery for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Hallway walls painted Celery brighten the passage with natural warmth.
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Celery wraps these hallway walls in soft, balanced color.
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This hallway glows with gentle Celery tones along its length.
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Celery throughout this hallway creates a calming, cohesive flow.
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