Paper Heart vs Obsidian Green
Paper Heart (Behr) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Paper Heart reads as beige, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 74-point LRV gap — 75 for Paper Heart vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Paper Heart will open up a space more effectively. Where Paper Heart leans red, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 80.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Paper Heart vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Heart 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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