Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) Paint Color

Color Name
Kilkenny (SW 6740)
Hex Color Code
#498555
RGB Color Code
RGB(73, 133, 85)
CMYK Values*
45.1%, 0.0%, 36.1%, 47.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Kilkenny (SW 6740) color - its meaning and example

What color is Kilkenny (SW 6740)?

Kilkenny (SW 6740) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Kilkenny (SW 6740) is #498555, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 133, 85).

In the RGB color model, Kilkenny (SW 6740) has a red value of 73, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 36.1% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 132° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Kilkenny (SW 6740) has a hue of 132° (degrees), 45.1 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.

Kilkenny (SW 6740) is cool or warm?

The color Kilkenny (SW 6740) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Kilkenny (SW 6740)? (For interior and product design)

Kilkenny (SW 6740) has an LRV of nearly 18.8. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Kilkenny (SW 6740)
LRV 18.8
Light Color

Compare LRV 18.8 of Kilkenny (SW 6740) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 18.8 puts Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Kilkenny (SW 6740) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #498555
Hex triplet
#498555
Red
49
Green
85
Blue
55
RGBA / RGB rgb(73, 133, 85)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
45.11%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
36.09%
Key
47.84%
HSL hsl(132deg, 29.1 %, 40.4 %)
Hue
132°
Saturation
29.13 %
Lightness
40.39 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
132°
Saturation
45.11 %
Brightness / Value
52.16 %
RYB ryb(85, 148, 130)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Yellow
148 (58.2%)
Blue
130 (50.9%)
HWB
Hue
132°
Whiteness
28.63 %
Blackness
47.84 %
CMY
Cyan
71.37%
Magenta
47.84%
Yellow
66.67%
XYZ
X
12.77
Y
18.85
Z
11.56
YXY
Y1
18.85
X
0.3
Y2
0.44
CIE-Lab
L
50.51
A
-30.55
B
19.97
CIE-Lch
L
50.51
C
36.5
H
146.83
CIE-Luv
L
50.51
U
-28.28
V
29.83
Hunter-Lab
L
43.41
A
-23.45
B
14.6
Other
LRV
~ 18.8 %
Munsell Color System
1G 4.9/6.6

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Kilkenny (SW 6740) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Kilkenny (SW 6740) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#4D8C57 Color Middle Green
97.33% match | ΔE 2.67
#2E8B57 Color Sea Green
96.11% match | ΔE 3.89
#4F7942 Color Fern green
94.32% match | ΔE 5.68
#679267 Color Russian Green
93.42% match | ΔE 6.58

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design

Kilkenny (SW 6740) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Kilkenny (SW 6740) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

Kilkenny (SW 6740) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Kilkenny (SW 6740) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

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Pantone PMS

Kilkenny (SW 6740) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Kilkenny (SW 6740) to Pantone PMS

#497B55 Color PANTONE 2408 C
95.83% match | ΔE 4.17
#5C7E51 Color PANTONE 2265 C
95.09% match | ΔE 4.91
#228848 Color PANTONE 7731 C
95.06% match | ΔE 4.94
#258C4B Color PANTONE 10303 C
94.83% match | ΔE 5.17

RAL Classic

Kilkenny (SW 6740) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Kilkenny (SW 6740) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Kilkenny (SW 6740) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Kilkenny (SW 6740) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Kilkenny (SW 6740) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Kilkenny (SW 6740) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Kilkenny (SW 6740) to Sherwin Williams

#498555 Color Kilkenny (SW 6740)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#348A5D Color Argyle (SW 6747)
96.26% match | ΔE 3.74

Dunn-Edwards

Kilkenny (SW 6740) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Kilkenny (SW 6740) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

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Benjamin Moore

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Behr

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Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#498555
Kilkenny (SW 6740)
#854979
Sugar Plum*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) - #498555?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) - #498555 is #854979, color name is Sugar Plum*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) - #498555?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) - #498555 is #854979, color name is Sugar Plum*.

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