Smoky Green vs Obsidian Green

Smoky GreenBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 71.6Very different colors

Smoky Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Smoky Green belongs to the green-grey family and Obsidian Green to the green family. At LRV 61 vs 1, Smoky Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 59-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Smoky Green's neutral character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 71.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Smoky Green
Benjamin Moore · CC-700
Hex#C7CFC8
LRV60.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-700
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Smoky Green vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Smoky Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Smoky Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Smoky Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Smoky Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Smoky Green reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Smoky Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Smoky Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Smoky Green reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Smoky Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Smoky Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Smoky Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Smoky Green reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Smoky Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Smoky Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Smoky Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Smoky Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Smoky Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Black grey
Smoky Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Smoky Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Smoky Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Smoky Green reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Smoky Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Senses
Smoky Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Smoky Green reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Smoky Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Smoky Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Smoky Green reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Smoky Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Smoky Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Smoky Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Smoky Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Smoky Green reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Smoky Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Smoky Green is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Smoky Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Smoky Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Smoky Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Smoky Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Smoky Green is the lighter choice