Kale (P097) is a dark green from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 23.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Privilege Green (97% match).

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LRV

23.3 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

P097

HEX

#7A8975

RGB

122, 137, 117

HSL

105°, 8%, 50%

Family

Greens

Colors similar to Kale in Valspar

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Kale FAQ

What undertone does Kale have?

Kale has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Kale?

Kale has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Kale in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (SW 6193), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (HGSW6193), 97%; Behr: Thai Basil (N400-5), 96%; Glidden: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Cedar Path (454), 94%; PPG: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Calke Green (No. 34), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Wreath (DE5656), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Kale?

The HEX code of Kale (P097) is #7A8975, RGB 122, 137, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.