Dark Celery vs Forest Moss paint color comparison

Dark Celery vs Forest Moss

Dark CeleryBenjamin MoorevsForest MossBenjamin MooreΔE 7.4 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Forest Moss (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Celery (LRV 21), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dark Celery
Benjamin Moore · 2146-10
LRV21.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2146-10
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Forest Moss
Benjamin Moore · 2146-20
LRV27.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2146-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dark Celery vs Forest Moss Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Celery on one side and Forest Moss on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.