January Dawn vs Obsidian Green

PPG
·
Little Greene

Where January Dawn belongs to PPG's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. January Dawn (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 74 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 79.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

January Dawn 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 79.3Very different colors

Color Details

January Dawn
PPG · PPG1165-1
Hex#dfe2e5
LRV75.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1165-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
Temperaturecool
Brightnessdark
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