Old Straw Hat vs Obsidian Green
Old Straw Hat (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Old Straw Hat reads as beige-yellow, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 84-point LRV gap — 85 for Old Straw Hat vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Old Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Where Old Straw Hat leans yellow, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 86.1 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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Old Straw Hat vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Straw Hat 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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