Dark Celery vs Violet Dusk paint color comparison

Dark Celery vs Violet Dusk

Dark CeleryBenjamin MoorevsViolet DuskBenjamin MooreΔE 61.0 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Dark Celery reads as beige-yellow, while Violet Dusk reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 21, Violet Dusk will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dark Celery's yellow character against Violet Dusk's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 61.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore · 1409
LRV70.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1409
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Dark Celery vs Violet Dusk Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Celery on one side and Violet Dusk 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.