Emerald Isle vs Obsidian Green
Where Emerald Isle belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Emerald Isle belongs to the blue-green family and Obsidian Green to the green family. Emerald Isle (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 15 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 50.6, 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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Emerald Isle vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Emerald Isle 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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