Ionic Column vs Obsidian Green
Where Ionic Column belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Ionic Column reads as beige, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ionic Column (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ionic Column runs red while Obsidian Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.3, 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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Ionic Column vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ionic Column 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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