I like it. I don't think you'll notice it after a couple days.

I’m okay with it, hubby is greatly bothered. Once we add the grout, it might blend better. Thanks for answering!

Your husband is just like me...I notice something off and I can't let it go.

Thinking you purchased the tiles individually and they probably weren't from the same slab.

I saw this video...maybe it would help with the color.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJWQV0-oYSY

Yes! Interesting video-will show it to him. The slate I wanted was sold out so the owner of the place called around to see if anyone had any left and this is what was packaged up for me. Wonder if I should get some kind of refund now.

Hubby didn’t get used to it, so he broke it up and will replace it tomorrow

You can consider using an enhancing sealer to make all the pieces a bit darker. The problem is that in a small area using materials that are large and can vary; you see the patch look. A smaller size would have been better for the "flow" of the material.

Thanks, look into the sealer. I liked the larger tile look however, saw this on a post from Germany

I will look into the sealer, had a typo there

All replaced now, looks better now!

Front view

Now you only have to worry about that offset surround on the floor. That would bother me more than the different shaded slate.