Nether Red vs Obsidian Green
Nether Red and Obsidian Green come from the same Little Greene collection. Nether Red reads as grey-red, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 19-point LRV gap — 20 for Nether Red vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Nether Red will open up a space more effectively. Where Nether Red leans red, Obsidian Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nether Red vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Nether Red 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Nether Red reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Nether Red returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Nether Red returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Nether Red returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Nether Red reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
Color Details
Nether Red vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nether Red 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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