Simply White vs Obsidian Green
Where Simply White belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Simply White belongs to the beige-white family and Obsidian Green to the green family. Simply White (LRV 90) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 88 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Simply White runs warm while Obsidian Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 86.0, 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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Simply White vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply White 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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