Shadow Gray vs Obsidian Green
Shadow Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. Shadow Gray reads as blue-grey, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 40 vs 1, Shadow Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Shadow Gray's blue character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 58.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shadow Gray vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Shadow Gray and Obsidian Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Shadow Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Obsidian Green would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Shadow Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Obsidian Green would.
Color Details
Shadow Gray vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Gray 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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