Kale Green vs Parisian Patina
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. Parisian Patina (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Kale Green (LRV 13), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kale Green vs Parisian Patina in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Kale Green and Parisian Patina in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Parisian Patina reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Kale Green.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Parisian Patina reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Kale Green.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Parisian Patina reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Kale Green.
Color Details
Kale Green vs Parisian Patina Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kale Green on one side and Parisian Patina 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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