Marine Blue vs Obsidian Green
Both are Little Greene colors. Marine Blue reads as blue, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 4 vs 1, Marine Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Marine Blue's blue character against Obsidian Green's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Marine Blue vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Marine Blue 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Marine Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Marine Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Marine Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Marine Blue vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marine Blue 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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