Mohegan Sage vs Obsidian Green

Mohegan SageBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 29.7Very different colors

Mohegan Sage (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mohegan Sage belongs to the greige-grey family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 11-point LRV gap — 12 for Mohegan Sage vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Mohegan Sage will open up a space more effectively. Where Mohegan Sage leans yellow, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Mohegan Sage vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mohegan Sage and Obsidian Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Mohegan Sage reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.

Mohegan SageBm Mohegan Sage Living Room

@novelinteriors

Obsidian GreenLittle Greene Obsidian Green 216 living room

@elaine_athome

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Mohegan Sage returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Mohegan SageBenjamin Moore Mohegan Sage bedroom paint

@novelinteriors

Obsidian GreenLittle Greene Obsidian Green 216 bedroom

@house_on_the_way

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Mohegan Sage returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Mohegan SageBenjamin Moore Mohegan Sage bathroom color

@julietaylorrenaud65

Obsidian GreenLittle Greene Obsidian Green 216 bathroom

@houseobsessed

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Mohegan Sage returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Mohegan SageMohegan Sage House Exterior

@freckles_np

Obsidian GreenLittle Greene Obsidian Green 216 door

@townshomerefurbishment

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Mohegan Sage returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Mohegan SageMohegan Sage Kitchen Cabinets Review

@patti_wilson_design

Obsidian GreenLittle Greene Obsidian Green 216 kitchen cabinets

@nwspecialistcoatings

Color Details

Mohegan Sage
Benjamin Moore · 2138-30
Hex#5F5E50
LRV12.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2138-30
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Mohegan Sage vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mohegan Sage 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 Mohegan Sage comparisons

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

White Dove
Mohegan Sage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mohegan Sage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mohegan Sage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mohegan Sage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Mohegan Sage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mohegan Sage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Mohegan Sage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mohegan Sage
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mohegan Sage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mohegan Sage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mohegan Sage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Mohegan Sage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mohegan Sage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Mohegan Sage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Mohegan Sage
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Mohegan Sage
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Mohegan Sage
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mohegan Sage
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Mohegan Sage
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Mohegan Sage
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Mohegan Sage
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Mohegan Sage
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Mohegan Sage
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mohegan Sage
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Mohegan Sage
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Mohegan Sage
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Mohegan Sage
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mohegan Sage
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mohegan Sage
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mohegan Sage
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone