Coastal Paradise vs Obsidian Green
Coastal Paradise (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Coastal Paradise reads as blue, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 55-point LRV gap — 57 for Coastal Paradise vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Coastal Paradise will open up a space more effectively. Where Coastal Paradise leans green and blue, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.5 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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Coastal Paradise vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coastal Paradise 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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