Obsidian Green vs Travertine - Mid
Both from Little Greene's palette. Hue-wise, Obsidian Green belongs to the green family and Travertine - Mid to the beige family. Travertine - Mid (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 68 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Obsidian Green runs green while Travertine - Mid is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 77.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Obsidian Green vs Travertine - Mid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obsidian Green on one side and Travertine - Mid 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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