Maritime Blue vs Obsidian Green
Maritime Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Maritime Blue reads as blue, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 65 for Maritime Blue vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Maritime Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Maritime Blue leans green and blue, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 74.7 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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Maritime Blue vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maritime Blue 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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