Hawthorne Yellow vs Obsidian Green
Hawthorne Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hawthorne Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 70-point LRV gap — 71 for Hawthorne Yellow vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Hawthorne Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Hawthorne Yellow leans warm, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 84.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Hawthorne Yellow vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Yellow 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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