Norway Spruce vs Obsidian Green

Norway SpruceBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 58.4Very different colors

Where Norway Spruce belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Norway Spruce belongs to the green-grey family and Obsidian Green to the green family. Norway Spruce (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 58.4, 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.

Color Details

Norway Spruce
Benjamin Moore · 452
Hex#9BAD97
LRV39.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number452
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Norway Spruce vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Norway Spruce 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 Norway Spruce comparisons

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

White Dove
Norway Spruce
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Norway Spruce
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Norway Spruce
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Norway Spruce is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Norway Spruce
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Norway Spruce
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Norway Spruce reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Norway Spruce
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Norway Spruce
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Norway Spruce
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Norway Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Norway Spruce
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Norway Spruce
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Norway Spruce
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Norway Spruce is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Norway Spruce
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Norway Spruce reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Norway Spruce
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Norway Spruce is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Norway Spruce
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Norway Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Norway Spruce
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Norway Spruce is the lighter choice

Piazza
Norway Spruce
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Norway Spruce
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Norway Spruce
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Norway Spruce reads slightly lighter

Senses
Norway Spruce
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Norway Spruce
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Norway Spruce is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Norway Spruce
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Norway Spruce
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Norway Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Norway Spruce
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Norway Spruce reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Norway Spruce
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Norway Spruce is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Norway Spruce
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Norway Spruce
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Norway Spruce reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Norway Spruce
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Norway Spruce
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Norway Spruce
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Norway Spruce
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Norway Spruce reads noticeably lighter