Agate Green vs Kimono Violet
Agate Green and Kimono Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Agate Green reads as green-grey, while Kimono Violet reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 34 for Agate Green vs 6 for Kimono Violet — means Agate Green will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 58.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agate Green vs Kimono Violet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Agate Green and Kimono Violet in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Agate Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Kimono Violet.
Color Details
Agate Green vs Kimono Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agate Green on one side and Kimono Violet 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.