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 perfect for adding character 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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.
SW Kilkenny hallway paint
@werkingdesign
Sherwin Williams Kilkenny painted dresser
@furnitureflips.nc
Sherwin Williams Kilkenny wall paint
@foremostpaintingllc
SW Kilkenny wall paint review
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SW Kilkenny wall paint color
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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.
Sherwin Williams Kilkenny door color
@dabito
SW Kilkenny front door color
@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.
Sherwin Williams Kilkenny painted cabinets
@encorebynicole
SW Kilkenny kitchen cabinets color paint
@mash.habitat.interiors
Sherwin Williams Kilkenny kitchen cabinets color
@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.
SW Kilkenny bedroom color review
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Sherwin Williams Kilkenny bedroom color
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