Kilkenny Color – #498555: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kilkenny color hex code is #498555, and it is composed of 29% red, 52% green and 33% blue.
Kilkenny is a dark, muted, and cool color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.4:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kilkenny color (#498555) against dark backgrounds.

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Kilkenny Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kilkenny, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #498555 |
| RGB | rgb(73,133,85) |
| HSL | hsl(132,29.1%,40.4%) |
| CMYK | 45, 0, 36, 48 |
| HSV | 132, 45, 52 |
| RGB % | 29, 52, 33 |
| XYZ | 12.8, 18.8, 11.6 |
| LAB | 50.5, -30.1, 19.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.77 (passes WCAG AA) |










