Douglas Fern vs Obsidian Green
Where Douglas Fern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Both sit in the green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Douglas Fern (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 53 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 70.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Douglas Fern vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern 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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