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Benjamin Moore Pale Celery OC-116

Pale Celery

Benjamin Moore

OC-116

About Pale Celery by Benjamin Moore

Pale Celery OC-116 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 83% and hue near 49° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 82.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f2ebcd

RGB: 242, 235, 205

Hue49°

Saturation59%

Lightness88%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Pale Celery from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Pale Celery

Benjamin Moore

OC-116

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Pale Celery looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Pale Celery OC-116 a warm or cool color?
Pale Celery by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pale Celery?
Pale Celery sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 49°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Celery?
Brightness is about 83%. Saturation is around 59%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 88%. Hue is close to 49°. The hex value is #f2ebcd. The RGB value is 242, 235, 205.
Is Pale Celery better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Celery has brightness around 83%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Pale Celery?
You can match Pale Celery with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Pale Celery work best in a home?
Pale Celery is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Pale Celery compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Celery is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Pale Celery in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Celery

Benjamin Moore

OC-116

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Pale Celery in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Pale Celery

Benjamin Moore

OC-116

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Pale Celery. They add contrast without clashing.

Pale Celery

Benjamin Moore

OC-116

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