Dark Crimson vs Obsidian Green
Dark Crimson is a Behr color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. Dark Crimson reads as pink-red, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 9 vs 1, Dark Crimson will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dark Crimson's red character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 46.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dark Crimson vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Dark Crimson and Obsidian Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Dark Crimson has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dark Crimson gives the walls a little more lift.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Dark Crimson has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Dark Crimson vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Crimson on one side and Obsidian Green 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.
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