Hourglass vs Obsidian Green

PPG
·
Little Greene

Hourglass is a PPG color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. At LRV 75 vs 1, Hourglass will read as the brighter of the two — a 74-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 78.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Hourglass vs Obsidian Green Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 78.8Very different colors

Color Details

Hourglass
PPG · PPG1022-1
Hex#e5e0d5
LRV75.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1022-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Hourglass
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
Temperaturecool
Brightnessdark
View Obsidian Green

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