Rhine River vs Obsidian Green
Where Rhine River belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Rhine River reads as blue-grey, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rhine River (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rhine River runs green and blue while Obsidian Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 63.3, 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.
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Rhine River vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rhine River 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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