Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Killarney |
| SKU | CC-698 |
| Hex | #B8B8A1 |
| RGB | 184, 184, 161 |
| HSL | 60°, 14%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Killarney
Killarney sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Killarney is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Killarney within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B8B8A1 in HSL space. Pair Killarney with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Killarney Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Killarney from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CC-698 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Killarney
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Softened Green (SW 6177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Softened Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Killarney
Behr's nearest match is Court Green (QE-34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Court Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Killarney
Valspar's nearest match is Mossy (T628), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.9 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Mossy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Killarney
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Killarney
Glidden's nearest match is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Killarney
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Killarney is Saged Green (326-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saged Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Killarney
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Softened Green (HGSW 3246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Softened Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Killarney
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tickled Crow (DEC780), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Tickled Crow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Killarney
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Killarney. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Killarney
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ash Grey (NO. W9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Killarney without repainting risk. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Killarney
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Killarney. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Killarney
At Rodda, the closest color to Killarney is Celadon (CA158) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celadon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Killarney
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Killarney. The nearest is Balsam (C2-684) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Balsam swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Killarney
At Clare, the closest color to Killarney is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Killarney
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Killarney. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Killarney
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Killarney. The nearest is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paris Grey swatch →