Ebony Slate vs Obsidian Green
Ebony Slate is a Benjamin Moore color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Ebony Slate belongs to the blue-grey family and Obsidian Green to the green family. At LRV 9 vs 1, Ebony Slate will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ebony Slate's blue and purple character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ebony Slate vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ebony Slate and Obsidian Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Ebony Slate gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Ebony Slate gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Ebony Slate vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ebony Slate 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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