Split Pea vs Obsidian Green

Split PeaBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 72.2Very different colors

Split Pea (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Split Pea reads as beige-yellow, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 39 for Split Pea vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Split Pea will open up a space more effectively. Where Split Pea leans yellow, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.2 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

Split Pea
Benjamin Moore · 2146-30
Hex#B1AD55
LRV38.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2146-30
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Split Pea vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Split Pea
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Split Pea
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Split Pea
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Split Pea is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Split Pea
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Split Pea
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Split Pea reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Split Pea
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Split Pea
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Split Pea
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Split Pea reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Split Pea
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Split Pea
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Split Pea
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Split Pea is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Split Pea
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Split Pea reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Split Pea
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Split Pea is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Split Pea
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Split Pea reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Split Pea
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Split Pea is the lighter choice

Piazza
Split Pea
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Split Pea
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Split Pea
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Split Pea reads slightly lighter

Senses
Split Pea
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Split Pea
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Split Pea is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Split Pea
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Split Pea
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Split Pea reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Split Pea
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Split Pea reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Split Pea
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Split Pea is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Split Pea
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Split Pea
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Split Pea reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Split Pea
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Split Pea
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Split Pea
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Split Pea
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Split Pea reads noticeably lighter