Ref. #277E55 · MP14092
Donegal Green
16%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Donegal Green Technical Profile
What color is Donegal Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #277E55. Colors similar to Donegal Green include Benjamin Moore Irish Moss, Benjamin Moore Irish Clover, Dunn-Edwards Irish Beauty. Donegal Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Donegal Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Donegal Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Donegal Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Donegal Green
#277E55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4A8C8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Donegal Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Donegal 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Donegal 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.
Donegal Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Donegal Green have?
Donegal Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Donegal Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Irish Moss by Benjamin Moore (#357F51), Irish Clover by Benjamin Moore (#017D57), Irish Beauty by Dunn-Edwards (#007F59). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Donegal Green?
Donegal Green has an LRV of 16.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Donegal Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.