Aquamarine vs Obsidian Green
Both from Little Greene's palette. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Aquamarine (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 63.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Aquamarine vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Aquamarine 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Aquamarine reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
Color Details
Aquamarine vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquamarine 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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