Ref. #498555 · 6740
Kilkenny
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Kilkenny Technical Profile
What color is Kilkenny? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #498555. Colors similar to Kilkenny include Dunn-Edwards Emerald Ring, MPC Green Jewel, Behr Pine Brook. Kilkenny has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kilkenny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kilkenny
#498555
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#679A8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kilkenny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kilkenny 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Kilkenny.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kilkenny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kilkenny have?
Kilkenny by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Kilkenny from other brands?
The closest matches are Emerald Ring by Dunn-Edwards (#578758), Green Jewel by MPC (#468A5E), Pine Brook by Behr (#49825C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Kilkenny?
Kilkenny has an LRV of 18.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kilkenny's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.