Kilkenny vs Spinach White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Kilkenny belongs to the green family and Spinach White to the white-yellow family. Spinach White (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Kilkenny (LRV 19), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Kilkenny runs cool while Spinach White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.7, 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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Kilkenny vs Spinach White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kilkenny on one side and Spinach White 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.
More Kilkenny comparisons
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