GREENS

Kilkenny

#498555

RGB 73, 133, 85 · HSL 132°, 29%, 40% · CMYK 45, 0, 36, 48

Kilkenny is #498555 in HEX — rgb(73, 133, 85), hsl(132°, 29%, 40%), cmyk(45%, 0%, 36%, 48%).

Kilkenny pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 132°, 29%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#498555

RGB73, 133, 85

HSL132°, 29%, 40%

HSV132°, 45%, 52%

CMYK45, 0, 36, 48

Decimal4818261

CSS RGBrgb(73, 133, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(132, 29%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Kilkenny SW6740

Exact match

Behr

Greener Pastures S410-6

ΔE 4.3 · #518B54

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Ring DE5629

ΔE 4.4 · #578758

Dulux

Tarmac Green S24E8

ΔE 4.8 · #477F48

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 4.9 · #4C7C4B

Benjamin Moore

Irish 2036-20

ΔE 4.9 · #357F51

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 5.7 · #4E7D48

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 7.5 · #507A4F

PPG

Mallard Green 1132-6

ΔE 7.7 · #478865

Valspar

Field Time Green 5008-6C

ΔE 8.6 · #658B57

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 9.1 · #2B834C

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 9.7 · #317F43

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.8 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 11.2 · #128458

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12.4 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 19.8 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#498555

#844878

Analogous

#5A8448

#498555

#488472

Triadic

#498555

#544884

#845448

Split-Complementary

#498555

#724884

#84485A

Tetradic

#498555

#485A84

#844878

#847248

Monochromatic

#122115

#2D5235

#498555

#6BAE78

#9CC9A5

Rectangle

#498555

#487884

#844878

#845448

Compound

#498555

#488472

#844878

#84485A

Variations

Lighter

#61A86F

#8DBA96

#BFD4C3

Darker

#396A43

#264A2D

#162C1A

Saturation

#5D6F61

#488454

#24A83F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.77:1

Deuteranopia

#498555

#777158

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#498555

#7D7D5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#498555

#517E80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kilkenny sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#76905B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#498555

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#63957F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6C4164

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #498555;

CSS — background

background-color: #498555;

CSS Variable

--color-kilkenny: #498555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kilkenny': '#498555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#498555] text-[#498555]

SCSS

$kilkenny: #498555;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #498555?

#498555 is Kilkenny, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #498555 warm or cool?

Kilkenny reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kilkenny?

Kilkenny works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Kilkenny?

Kilkenny pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kilkenny?

You can download Kilkenny on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Kilkenny?

The hex code is #498555. In RGB it's 73, 133, 85, and in HSL it's 132°, 29%, 40%.

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