Cotton Balls vs Obsidian Green
Cotton Balls (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cotton Balls belongs to the beige-white family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 88-point LRV gap — 89 for Cotton Balls vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Cotton Balls will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotton Balls leans warm, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 85.9 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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Cotton Balls vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls 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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