Longmeadow vs Obsidian Green
Where Longmeadow belongs to Behr's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Longmeadow reads as blue-green, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Longmeadow (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 47.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Longmeadow vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Longmeadow 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Longmeadow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Longmeadow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
Color Details
Longmeadow vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Longmeadow 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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