Refreshing Teal vs Obsidian Green
Refreshing Teal (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Refreshing Teal reads as blue-green, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 82-point LRV gap — 84 for Refreshing Teal vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Refreshing Teal will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 83.8 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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Refreshing Teal vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refreshing Teal 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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