Irish Moss 2036-20 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #357F51, 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.
Ref. #357F51 · 2036-20
Irish Moss
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Irish Moss Technical Profile
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Irish Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Irish Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreIrish Moss
Very similar
KilzMagical Hummingbird
Magical Hummingbird
Kilz
Very similar
Lucky Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hilltop
Behr
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Kemp Kelly
Dunn-Edwards
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Signal Green
RAL
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Forever Green
Vista Paint
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Thrive .06
Colorhouse
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Melbourne
Hirshfield's
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Blarney Stone
PPG
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4 Leaf Clover
Dutch Boy
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Deep Mint
Valspar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Irish Moss
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish Moss Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Irish Moss.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Irish Moss in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Irish Moss's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.