Sage Green vs Obsidian Green
Sage Green and Obsidian Green come from the same Little Greene collection. Hue-wise, Sage Green belongs to the green-yellow family and Obsidian Green to the green family. The 19-point LRV gap — 20 for Sage Green vs 1 for Obsidian Green — means Sage Green will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 44.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sage Green vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Sage Green 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. Sage Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
@ourslowrenovation
@elaine_athome
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. Sage Green returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@makingstreathamhome
@house_on_the_way
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. Sage Green returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@aninteriorstory
@houseobsessed
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Sage Green returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@regentstjameskitchens
@nwspecialistcoatings
Color Details
Sage Green vs Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sage Green 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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