Ionian vs Kendal Green

Ionian and Kendal Green come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Ionian reads as blue, while Kendal Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 20 for Ionian vs 16 for Kendal Green — means Ionian 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 14.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.