Early Dawn vs Obsidian Green
Where Early Dawn belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Early Dawn belongs to the beige-yellow family and Obsidian Green to the green family. Early Dawn (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 81 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Early Dawn runs yellow while Obsidian Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 87.3, 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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Early Dawn vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Early Dawn 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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