When bad paint happens to good people

Sheesh, I am not having a good run here. Usually things work out pretty good for me, but not lately. I started to repaint the kitchen, unfortunately the color I picked (which actually looks super in our basement) look like crap on the main floor walls. And actually, I will not call this color a color, as it looks like nothing.

There is no such color as this color:

(don't mind the painted chair rail - bad idea - it will be taken off the next time around)

Sooooo, Derek and myself have come up with minty green and chocolate for the walls. With the accent accessories in teal, purple, and taupe. How is that for color?? I will keep you posted on this project - not sure when I will be completely done, as savings for Vegas comes before buying paint.