ColorplanBenjamin Moore Killarney (CC-698) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Vert De Terre (No.234) and Behr Jojoba (N390-3). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 47.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B8B8A1 |
| RGB | 184, 184, 161 |
| HSL | 60°, 14%, 68% |
About Killarney
Killarney (CC-698) is a mid-tone green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 47, Killarney has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Killarney's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. It's very close to Tree Moss (508); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Killarney changes with the light
Killarney has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Killarney's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Killarney will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Killarney close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Killarney will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Killarney in real homes
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Killarney equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: French Gray (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Killarney questions
What undertone does Killarney have?
Killarney has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Killarney's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Killarney a light or dark color?
Killarney has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Killarney has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Killarney in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Vert De Terre No.234 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Jojoba N390-3 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Killarney?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Killarney's undertone.
Where does Killarney work best?
Killarney works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 47, Killarney has visible color without darkening a room much.
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