Sugarplum vs Obsidian Green
Sugarplum (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Sugarplum reads as purple, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 72-point LRV gap — 73 for Sugarplum vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Sugarplum will open up a space more effectively. Where Sugarplum leans purple, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 79.1 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.
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Sugarplum vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sugarplum 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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