Lichen Green vs Obsidian Green
Where Lichen Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Lichen Green reads as beige-green, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lichen Green (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lichen Green runs yellow while Obsidian Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.5, 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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Lichen Green vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lichen Green 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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