Calke Green vs Jadite
Calke Green is a Farrow & Ball color while Jadite comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. With LRVs of 21 and 20, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Calke Green's neutral character against Jadite's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Calke Green vs Jadite in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Calke Green and Jadite are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Calke Green reads more restrained here, while Jadite adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Jadite and Calke Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Jadite and Calke Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Calke Green vs Jadite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calke Green on one side and Jadite on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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