Killarney
What Killarney Actually Looks Like
Killarney reads as a soft, dusty gray-green. It sits in that middle ground between sage and putty, neither too warm nor too cool. In bright daylight it leans more visibly green. In dimmer or north-facing light it can pull toward a flat, almost greige tone, with the green receding considerably. It is a mid-tone, so it carries real presence on a wall without feeling heavy.
Killarney Undertones
The color carries green undertones with a gray veil over them. There is a slight earthy quality that keeps it from feeling clinical or cold. Depending on your light source, the gray can dominate and soften the green considerably, or afternoon sun can bring the sage quality forward more clearly.
Where Killarney Works Best
Killarney suits living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and home offices where you want a grounded, restful atmosphere. It works on all four walls without feeling oppressive, and it holds up well as a single-wall accent in a lighter room. It pairs naturally with natural wood tones, aged brass, linen, and stone. Avoid pairing it with bright, saturated colors, which will make Killarney look drab by comparison.
Where to put Killarney
On all four walls, Killarney creates a settled, calm atmosphere that feels livable rather than decorative. Keep trim in a warm white to stop the room from feeling flat, and bring in natural materials like wood, jute, or linen to play up the earthy side of the color.
The muted quality of Killarney makes it genuinely restful in a bedroom. It does not demand attention, which is exactly what you want at the end of the day. Layer in soft textiles in oatmeal and cream tones and the room will feel cohesive and easy.
This color is focused without being stark. It creates a quiet backdrop that is easier on the eyes than a bright or stark neutral, and the gray-green tone does not compete with a screen or create fatigue over long hours.
At mid-tone, Killarney gives a dining room enough depth to feel intentional for evening entertaining. Candle or warm incandescent light will pull out the warmer, earthier side of the green and make the space feel inviting.
What to Pair With Killarney
No specific Benjamin Moore coordinating colors were designated for Killarney CC-698 in our database. As a general approach, it coordinates well with warm whites, soft creams, and deep charcoal or near-black trims.
Colors that clash with Killarney
Pairing Killarney with cool blue or blue-gray tones creates a jarring contrast because the blue pulls the green in Killarney toward an unflattering murky direction.
Because Killarney is a grayed-down mid-tone, placing it next to highly saturated colors, whether in textiles or on an adjacent wall, will make it look dull and unintentional.
A stark, blue-white trim will pull the cool gray out of Killarney and strip away its earthy warmth, leaving the combination feeling flat and institutional.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore color code is CC-698, the hex value is #B8B8A1, and the LRV is 46.81, placing it solidly in the mid-tone range.
It depends on your light. In rooms with good natural light or warm artificial light, the sage-green quality comes forward. In low or north-facing light it can shift toward a flatter gray-green or even lean greige. Sample it on the actual wall and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Yes. It is available in both interior and exterior Benjamin Moore formulas.
Eggshell is the most versatile choice for living areas and bedrooms. It gives just enough sheen to reflect a little light without highlighting imperfections. Matte works well if you want the color to look its most flat and velvety. Save satin for higher-traffic areas or trim if you choose to use Killarney there.