Alexandrite vs Jadite
Alexandrite and Jadite come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alexandrite belongs to the green family and Jadite to the green-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 22 for Alexandrite vs 20 for Jadite — means Alexandrite 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. ΔE 6.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alexandrite vs Jadite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Alexandrite 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Color Details
Alexandrite vs Jadite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alexandrite 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.