White Down vs Obsidian Green
White Down (Benjamin Moore) and Obsidian Green (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, White Down belongs to the beige-white family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 75-point LRV gap — 77 for White Down vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means White Down will open up a space more effectively. Where White Down leans warm, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 80.9 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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White Down vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Down 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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