Celtic Forest 2 vs Lemon Verbena

Celtic Forest 2DuluxvsLemon VerbenaSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.8Noticeable difference

Where Celtic Forest 2 belongs to Dulux's range, Lemon Verbena is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Celtic Forest 2 (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Lemon Verbena (LRV 31), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 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

Celtic Forest 2
Dulux · 90YY 35/169
Hex#A29F7F
LRV35.0
BrandDulux
Number90YY 35/169
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lemon Verbena
Sherwin-Williams · 7726
Hex#9D986F
LRV30.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7726
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Celtic Forest 2 vs Lemon Verbena Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Celtic Forest 2 on one side and Lemon Verbena 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.

More Celtic Forest 2 comparisons

See how Celtic Forest 2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Celtic Forest 2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Celtic Forest 2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Celtic Forest 2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Celtic Forest 2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Celtic Forest 2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Celtic Forest 2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Celtic Forest 2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Celtic Forest 2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Celtic Forest 2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Celtic Forest 2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Celtic Forest 2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Celtic Forest 2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Celtic Forest 2 reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Celtic Forest 2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Celtic Forest 2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Celtic Forest 2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Celtic Forest 2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Celtic Forest 2
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Celtic Forest 2 is the lighter choice

Piazza
Celtic Forest 2
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Celtic Forest 2
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Celtic Forest 2
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

Senses
Celtic Forest 2
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Celtic Forest 2
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Celtic Forest 2 is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Celtic Forest 2
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Celtic Forest 2
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Celtic Forest 2 reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Celtic Forest 2
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Celtic Forest 2
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Celtic Forest 2 is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Celtic Forest 2
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Celtic Forest 2
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Celtic Forest 2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Celtic Forest 2
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Celtic Forest 2
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Celtic Forest 2
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Celtic Forest 2
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Celtic Forest 2 reads noticeably lighter