Shiny Luster vs Obsidian Green
Where Shiny Luster belongs to Behr's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Shiny Luster belongs to the grey family and Obsidian Green to the green family. Shiny Luster (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 70 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 77.4, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shiny Luster vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Shiny Luster 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Shiny Luster reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
Color Details
Shiny Luster vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shiny Luster 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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