Looking for the perfect light green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Celery and if it might be right for your home! It’s calm, fresh, and was named Sherwin Williams' 2027 Color of the Year.
Light greens are such a great way to combine fun, youthful energy with the serene, peaceful nature of, well, nature.
Celery, a light fresh green, has been named Sherwin Williams' 2027 Color of the Year and what a perfect choice.
This gorgeous shade is light and bright, and pairs well with so many other paint colors. It's versatile enough to be used almost anywhere and is a great, easy way to bring the outdoors in.
Celery feels refreshing, airy, and optimistic while still warm, classic and timeless.
Let's dive into the details and see if this Color of the Year has a place in your home.
CElery, Sherwin Williams, SW 6421
Celery is a fresh, peaceful, organic light green. It breathes life into a room, feeling both calm and fun.
Celery was named Sherwin Williams' 2027 Color of the Year.
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Color Family
Celery is in the green family.
Light Reflectance Value
71
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 71, Celery is a light green.
It’s light enough to brighten up most spaces, but it has just enough depth to keep it from feeling too washed out. I’ve seen it perform well in both small and large rooms.
RGB Colors
R: 224 G: 221 B: 189
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#E0DDBD
Undertones
Celery is a light green with warm yellow undertones, giving it a fresh, cozy energy.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Celery will appear lighter, warmer, and creamier, leaning more into those yellow undertones.
In darker spaces, such as north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Celery will lean a bit darker, less warm, and more neutral, possibly a bit greige.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Celery is light and bright enough to use almost anywhere.
Its soft depth makes it more forgiving than a more neutral white, helping to hide everyday scuffs and marks.
Some of my favorite ways to use Celery are:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
Similar Colors
If you love Celery but want to explore other options, check out these similar shades:
- Sherwin Williams Honeydew
- Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream
- Behr Green Power
- Sherwin Williams Sprout
- Benjamin Moore Nantucket Breeze
- Behr Flowery
- Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory
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Coordinating Colors
As a light and bright green, Celery pairs well with many other colors. It looks great with shades of green and yellow that are darker than itself.
It also looks great with darker warm neutrals (browns, beiges, tans, blacks), as well as with bright crisp whites.
For a more colorful look, pair Celery with blues, pinks, reds, or violets.
Greens and yellows darker than itself:
- Lemongrass
- Artichoke
- Oakmoss
- Tansy Green
- Relentless Olive
Darker warm neutrals:
- Enduring Bronze
- Plum Brown
- Cocoon
- Muddled Basil
- Oak Leaf Brown
Blues:
- Georgian Bay
- Secure Blue
- Cosmos
- Scanda
- Revel Blue
Trim Colors
Celery pairs well with crisp, bright whites for trim.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Celery color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Celery.
What is Sherwin Williams 2027 Color of the Year?
Sherwin Williams 2027 Color of the Year is Celery, a fresh, organic light green that feels both calm and fun.
What are the undertones of SW CElery, COlor of the Year?
Celery is a light green with warm yellow undertones, giving it a fresh, cozy energy.
In brighter spaces, Celery will appear lighter, warmer, and creamier, leaning more into those yellow undertones.
In darker spaces, Celery will lean a bit darker, less warm, and more neutral, possibly a bit greige.
What color trim with SW celery?
Celery pairs well with crisp, bright whites for trim. My go-to bright white trim colors are SW Extra White, BM Simply White, and Behr Ultra Pure White.
What colors go with SW CElery?
As a light and bright green, Celery pairs well with many other colors. It looks great with shades of green and yellow that are darker than itself. Try Lemongrass, Artichoke, or Oakmoss.
It also looks great with darker warm neutrals (browns, beiges, tans, blacks). Try Enduring Bronze or Plum Brown.
Celery also looks great with clean whites. Try it with White Flour or Extra White.
For a more colorful look, pair Celery with blues, pinks, reds, or violets. Try it with Potentially Purple, Kirsch Red, Cosmos, or Georgian Bay.
Can you pair SW Celery with other greens?
Yes! Sherwin Williams Celery looks great with other greens, especially those darker than itself so there is some contrast in your space.
A couple of nice pairings are Artichoke and Relentless Olive. Swatching them together in your space will help you see if the mix works for you.
What color is SW Celery, Color of the Year?
Sherwin Williams Celery is a fresh, airy light green with warm yellow undertones.
What's the difference: SW CElery vs BM Pistachio Ice Cream?
Celery and Pistachio Ice Cream are similar light greens, but they have some key differences.
Celery is lighter (LRV 71) than Pistachio Ice Cream (LRV 66).
Celery leans more yellow and is more saturated. Pistachio Ice Cream leans more green and is more muted.
Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
