Khaki Shade vs Kilkenny
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Khaki Shade reads as beige-greige, while Kilkenny reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Khaki Shade (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Kilkenny (LRV 19), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Khaki Shade runs warm while Kilkenny is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Khaki Shade vs Kilkenny Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Khaki Shade on one side and Kilkenny 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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