Sherwin Williams Kilkenny SW 6740

What are Sherwin Williams Kilkenny undertones?

The undertone of Kilkenny can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Kilkenny SW 6740 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 132° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6740 Kilkenny HSL code: 132, 29%, 40%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Kilkenny

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Kilkenny:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 6740
Kilkenny

• SW 6739
  Eco Green

  

• SW 9035
  Frosted Emerald

  

Darker shades

SW 6740
Kilkenny

• SW 6734
  Espalier

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Kilkenny with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 312, such as Sherwin Williams Enchant and Radiant Lilac.

SW 6740
Kilkenny

• SW 6555
  Enchant

  

• SW 0074
  Radiant Lilac

  

• SW 9069
  Veri Berri

  

• SW 6834
  Spangle

  

• SW 6837
  Baroness

  

• SW 6838
  Vigorous Violet

  

• SW 6285
  Grape Harvest

  

LRV of Kilkenny

Kilkenny has an LRV of 18.93% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#498555
RGB Decimal	73, 133, 85
RGB Percent	28.63%, 52.16%, 33.33%
HSV	Hue: 132° Saturation: 45.11% Value: 52.16%
HSL	hsl(132, 29, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 45.11 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 36.09 Key: 47.84
YIQ	Y: 109.588 I: -20.33 Q: -27.63
XYZ	X: 12.774 Y: 18.847 Z: 11.557
CIE Lab	L:50.507 a:-30.555 b:19.975
CIE Luv	L:50.507 u:-28.28 v:29.836
Decimal	4818261
Hunter Lab	43.413, -23.449, 14.606