Sussex Green vs Obsidian Green

Sussex GreenBenjamin MoorevsObsidian GreenLittle GreeneΔE 42.6Very different colors

Sussex Green (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Sussex Green belongs to the green-greige family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 20-point LRV gap — 21 for Sussex Green vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Sussex Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Sussex Green leans yellow, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.6 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

Sussex Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-109
Hex#807C64
LRV20.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-109
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Sussex Green vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Sussex Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sussex Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Sussex Green reads noticeably lighter

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

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

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

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Sussex Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Sussex Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sussex Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sussex Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sussex Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sussex Green reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sussex Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Sussex Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sussex Green reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Sussex Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Sussex Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sussex Green reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Sussex Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Sussex Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Sussex Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Sussex Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sussex Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sussex Green reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Sussex Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

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

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Sussex Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sussex Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sussex Green reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Sussex Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Sussex Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sussex Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sussex Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sussex Green reads slightly lighter