Kendal Green vs Ruby Violet

Kendal Green and Ruby Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Kendal Green belongs to the green family and Ruby Violet to the grey-purple family. The 7-point LRV gap — 24 for Ruby Violet vs 16 for Kendal Green — means Ruby Violet 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 32.3 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.