O'Reilly Green
What O'Reilly Green Actually Looks Like
O'Reilly Green is a pale, airy green that sits on the lighter end of the spectrum. The hex and RGB values confirm it carries significant brightness, making it feel open and easy on the eye rather than saturated or assertive. Think of a sun-washed leaf or the inside of a honeydew melon. It reads as a soft, approachable color rather than a bold statement.
O'Reilly Green Undertones
The RGB breakdown shows notably high red and green values with a lower blue value, which points to a yellow-green lean. In warm artificial light the yellow quality can come forward, making it feel almost buttery. In cooler north-facing light it settles into a purer, slightly muted green. It is not a blue-green or a cool minty shade.
Where O'Reilly Green Works Best
Because its LRV is high, O'Reilly Green reflects a good amount of light, which makes it a reasonable pick for spaces that need to feel larger or brighter. Rooms with decent natural light will let the soft green quality show clearly. In very dim rooms with no natural light, the color can lose its freshness and read more like an off-white with a greenish tint. It works well in spaces where you want a calm, natural feeling without committing to a deep or moody color.
Where to put O'Reilly Green
A kitchen gets this color right. The soft green reads clean and fresh against white cabinetry, and the high LRV keeps the space feeling bright even when overhead lighting is the main source.
On bedroom walls, O'Reilly Green is calm without being dull. The light value means it won't darken a room, and the natural green quality can feel restful, especially with linen and natural fiber textiles.
A home office benefits from its balance of lightness and subtle color. It is easier to sit with for long stretches than a stark white wall, and the green tone has a quietly grounding quality.
In a small utility space, the high LRV does real work. The color keeps the room from feeling closed in and adds a bit of personality without demanding much from you.
What to Pair With O'Reilly Green
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for O'Reilly Green at this time. As a general guide, warm whites and creamy neutrals balance its yellow-green lean without competing. Natural wood tones, warm brass hardware, and soft terracotta accents all play well against it. Avoid cool bright whites, which can make the yellow undertone look sallow by comparison.
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Colors that clash with O'Reilly Green
If O'Reilly Green is used in a room that opens directly onto a cool gray space, the yellow undertone in the green can look muddy or slightly off against the blue-gray.
Pairing O'Reilly Green with a stark, blue-toned bright white trim tends to pull the yellow out of the green in an unflattering way, making the wall color look slightly yellowed.
Yellow-greens sit directly opposite violet on the color wheel, so bold purple pillows, art, or upholstery can create a jarring contrast that feels unintentional rather than dynamic.
Common questions
The LRV is 74.12, which is on the higher end of the scale. In practical terms, the color reflects a lot of light and will not make a room feel darker. It is a good choice if you want color without sacrificing brightness.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore's paint lines and across finishes, so you can choose matte, eggshell, or satin depending on the room and how much sheen you want.
It will shift. In warm incandescent or LED warm-white light, the yellow undertone comes forward and the color can feel warmer and softer. In cooler daylight or north-facing light, it reads as a truer, slightly more neutral green. Testing a large swatch on your actual wall through different times of day is always worth the effort.
The Benjamin Moore code is 555 and the hex is #CEEBB9. These render in the color swatch above.