ColorplanBenjamin Moore Luck of the Irish (588) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 23. For trim, try Italian Ice Green (2035-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 23.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #46926D |
| RGB | 70, 146, 109 |
| HSL | 151°, 35%, 42% |
About Luck of the Irish
Luck of the Irish (588) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 23, Luck of the Irish absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Luck of the Irish read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Floradale Isle (581), it's more muted.
How Luck of the Irish changes with the light
Luck of the Irish has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Luck of the Irish has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Luck of the Irish 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 Luck of the Irish close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Luck of the Irish looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Luck of the Irish in real homes
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Luck of the Irish 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
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 13.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.3
Also close: Calke Green (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.2
Also close: Dragonfly (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Luck of the Irish questions
What undertone does Luck of the Irish have?
Luck of the Irish has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Luck of the Irish read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Luck of the Irish a light or dark color?
Luck of the Irish has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Luck of the Irish absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Luck of the Irish in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 10.4); Farrow & Ball: Pea Green No.33 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 13.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Luck of the Irish?
Try Italian Ice Green (2035-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Luck of the Irish's undertone.
Where does Luck of the Irish work best?
Luck of the Irish works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 23, Luck of the Irish absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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