Crocus vs Obsidian Green

CrocusBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 64.8Very different colors

Crocus is a Benjamin Moore color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Crocus belongs to the blue-purple family and Obsidian Green to the green family. At LRV 43 vs 1, Crocus will read as the brighter of the two — a 42-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Crocus's purple character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 64.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Crocus
Benjamin Moore · 1404
Hex#B2AAC8
LRV43.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1404
UndertonePurple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Crocus vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crocus on one side and Obsidian Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Crocus comparisons

See how Crocus stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Crocus
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Crocus
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Crocus
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Crocus is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Crocus
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Crocus
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Crocus reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Crocus
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Crocus
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Crocus
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Crocus reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Crocus
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Crocus
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Crocus
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Crocus is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Crocus
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Crocus reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Crocus
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Crocus is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Crocus
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Crocus reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Crocus
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Crocus is the lighter choice

Piazza
Crocus
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Crocus
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Crocus
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Crocus reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Crocus
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Crocus
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Crocus is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Crocus
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Crocus
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Crocus is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Crocus
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Crocus reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Crocus
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Crocus is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Crocus
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Crocus
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Crocus reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Crocus
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Crocus
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Crocus
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Crocus
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Crocus is the lighter choice