Irish Moss 2036-20 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #357F51, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magical Hummingbird from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #357F51 · 2036-20
Irish Moss
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Irish Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#357F51
RGB53, 127, 81
Estimated LRV16.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Irish Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Moss
#357F51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#579089
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Moss
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish Moss Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Irish Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Irish Moss have?
Irish Moss by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Irish Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Irish Moss are Magical Hummingbird by Kilz (a very close match), Lucky Green by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Hilltop by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Irish Moss's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Irish Moss?
Irish Moss has a estimated lightness value of 16.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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