Smoke Embers vs Obsidian Green
Where Smoke Embers belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Smoke Embers belongs to the grey family and Obsidian Green to the green family. Smoke Embers (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Smoke Embers runs neutral while Obsidian Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 66.9, 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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Smoke Embers vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Embers 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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