Tropical Fruit vs Obsidian Green
Tropical Fruit (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Tropical Fruit belongs to the pink-red family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 29-point LRV gap — 31 for Tropical Fruit vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Tropical Fruit will open up a space more effectively. Where Tropical Fruit leans red, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 66.2 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.
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Tropical Fruit vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tropical Fruit 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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