Stunning vs Obsidian Green
Stunning (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Stunning belongs to the blue family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 7-point LRV gap — 8 for Stunning vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Stunning will open up a space more effectively. Where Stunning leans blue, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stunning vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Stunning 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Stunning has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Stunning has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Stunning has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Stunning vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stunning 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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