Kale Green
We've categorized Kale Green as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#4F6A56
LRV
12.74
Kale Green's Color Strip
Kale Green is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Jadite and Isle Of Pines. The strip spans from Slow Green at the lightest end to Isle Of Pines at the deepest. Strip 159 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Kale Green in Real Rooms
Kale Green has a low LRV of 12.74 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, misc, house, living room and kitchen cabinets.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Kale Green with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
SW Kale Green bathroom color
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1 Misc Photo
In walk-in closets or pantries, Kale Green provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Sherwin Williams Kale Green wall paint color
@cameodesignraleigh
1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Kale Green is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Sherwin Williams Kale Green house exterior
@thirdspacepgh
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Kale Green is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Sherwin Williams Kale Green living room paint
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Kale Green adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
SW Kale Green kitchen cabinets review
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SW Kale Green kitchen cabinets
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SW Kale Green kitchen cabinets color
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