Ref. #01A263 · 2037-30
Kelly Green
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Kelly Green Technical Profile
What color is Kelly Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #01A263. Colors similar to Kelly Green include Dunn-Edwards Jungle, Valspar Cosmic Green, Vista Paint Tropical Tale. Kelly Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Kelly Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Kelly Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kelly Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kelly Green
#01A263
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2C9DAA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kelly Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kelly Green 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 Kelly Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kelly Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kelly Green have?
Kelly Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Kelly Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Jungle by Dunn-Edwards (#00A466), Cosmic Green by Valspar (#2FA470), Tropical Tale by Vista Paint (#33A16E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Kelly Green?
Kelly Green has an LRV of 26.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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