Kilkenny

Kilkenny by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Kilkenny sits in the green family. Its hue is about 132°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 19%. Saturation is around 29%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 132°. The hex value is #498555. The RGB value is 73, 133, 85.

Kilkenny has brightness around 19%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Kilkenny with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Kilkenny works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Kilkenny is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.