Kale (P097) is a dark green from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Privilege Green (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Kale in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

P097

HEX

#7A8975

RGB

122, 137, 117

HSL

105°, 8%, 50%

Family

Greens

Colors similar to Kale in Valspar

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Kale FAQ

What undertone does Kale have?

Kale has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Kale in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (SW 6193), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (HGSW6193), ~97% proximity; Behr: Thai Basil (N400-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cedar Path (454), ~94% proximity; PPG: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calke Green (No. 34), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wreath (DE5656), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.