Golden Chalice vs Obsidian Green

Golden Chalice is a Benjamin Moore color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Golden Chalice belongs to the beige family and Obsidian Green to the green family. At LRV 27 vs 1, Golden Chalice will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Golden Chalice's red character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 63.6, 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

Golden Chalice
Benjamin Moore · 2151-20
Hex#AC8D46
LRV26.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2151-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Golden Chalice vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Chalice 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 Golden Chalice comparisons

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

White Dove
Golden Chalice
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Golden Chalice
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Golden Chalice
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Golden Chalice
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Golden Chalice
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Golden Chalice
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Golden Chalice
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Golden Chalice
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Golden Chalice
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Golden Chalice
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Golden Chalice
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Golden Chalice
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Golden Chalice
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Golden Chalice
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Golden Chalice
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Golden Chalice
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Golden Chalice
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Golden Chalice
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Golden Chalice
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Golden Chalice
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Golden Chalice
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Golden Chalice
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Golden Chalice reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Golden Chalice
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Golden Chalice
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Golden Chalice
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Golden Chalice
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Golden Chalice
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Golden Chalice
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Golden Chalice
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Golden Chalice
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Golden Chalice reads noticeably lighter