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Killarney

48%LRV Value
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Killarney CC-698 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B9B9A2, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vert de Terre from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Killarney Technical Profile

HEX Code#B9B9A2
RGB185, 185, 162
LRV47.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Killarney in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Killarney in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreKillarney
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallVert de Terre

Vert de Terre

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Sweet Clover

Valspar

Nearly identical

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Turtle Trail

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Court Green

Behr

Nearly identical

Pine Crush

PPG

Nearly identical

Pebble Grey

RAL

Very similar

Fiorito

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cathedral Spire

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Fiorito

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Glass .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Almost Sage

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Killarney

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Killarney

#B9B9A2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Killarney

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Killarney

Complement

Spring Tulip

Killarney Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Kurkuma

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Indi Gogo

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Urban Sophisticate

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Smoke Mirrors

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Evening Gown

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Gray Horse

Benjamin Moore · 2140-50

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Hazelwood

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

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White Rapids

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Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

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Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Killarney — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Killarney have?
Killarney by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Killarney in your own space before committing.
What colors match Killarney from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Killarney are Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Sweet Clover by Valspar (a near-identical match), Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Killarney'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 Killarney?
Killarney has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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