Kilkenny
With a focus on versatile tones, Kilkenny (6740) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 12 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#498555
LRV
18.93
Kilkenny's Color Strip
Kilkenny is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Eco Green and Derbyshire. The strip spans from Jocular Green at the lightest end to Derbyshire at the deepest. As part of strip 152, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Kilkenny in Real Rooms
Kilkenny has a medium LRV of 18.93 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door, kitchen cabinets and bedroom.
5 Misc Photos
Note how Kilkenny is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Hallway features soft Kilkenny for peaceful passage.
@werkingdesign
Dresser refinished in elegant Kilkenny for bedroom.
@furnitureflips.nc
Walls painted in Kilkenny establish a calm, neutral backdrop.
@foremostpaintingllc
Kilkenny walls bring warmth and depth to any living space.
@foremostpaintingllc
A room painted in Kilkenny feels serene and elegantly understated.
@foremostpaintingllc
2 Front Door Photos
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Kilkenny. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
A painted front door in Kilkenny creates an inviting entry point.
@dabito
An entryway door painted Kilkenny makes a subtle first impression.
@appalachianaframe
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Kilkenny adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Kilkenny provide a soft, sophisticated look.
@encorebynicole
Kilkenny cabinet fronts add understated elegance to kitchen storage.
@mash.habitat.interiors
Kitchen cabinetry in Kilkenny balances warmth with modern simplicity.
@cindyreneemassa
2 Bedroom Photos
Kilkenny creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom walls in Kilkenny create a restful, soothing atmosphere.
@coastaldesignsolutions
Soft Kilkenny walls transform a bedroom into a peaceful retreat.
@coastaldesignsolutions
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 79 vs 19, Spinach White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 19, Canvas Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 19, Khaki Shade is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 79 vs 19, Spinach White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Alexandrite reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Radiant Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (19 vs 13) makes Kilkenny the marginally brighter of the two.
Kilkenny reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 37 vs 19, Frosted Emerald is decisively the brighter choice.
