Seahorse vs Obsidian Green

SeahorseBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 85.8Very different colors

Seahorse (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Seahorse reads as beige-yellow, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 86-point LRV gap — 87 for Seahorse vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Seahorse will open up a space more effectively. Where Seahorse leans yellow, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 85.8 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.

Color Details

Seahorse
Benjamin Moore · 2028-70
Hex#F4F6DD
LRV87.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2028-70
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Seahorse vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Seahorse
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Seahorse reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Seahorse
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Seahorse reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Seahorse
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Seahorse
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Seahorse
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Seahorse
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Seahorse
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Seahorse
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Seahorse
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Seahorse
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Seahorse reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Seahorse
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Seahorse
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Seahorse
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Seahorse
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Black grey
Seahorse
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Piazza
Seahorse
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Seahorse reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Seahorse
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Seahorse
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Senses
Seahorse
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Seahorse
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Seahorse
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Seahorse
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Seahorse
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Seahorse
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Seahorse
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Seahorse is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Seahorse
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Seahorse is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Seahorse
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Seahorse reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Seahorse
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Seahorse reads slightly lighter

Paper
Seahorse
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Nearly identical in tone

Passageway
Seahorse
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Seahorse is the lighter choice