Obsidian vs Classic Silver

PPG
·
Behr

Obsidian (PPG) and Classic Silver (Behr) come from different manufacturers. The 40-point LRV gap — 48 for Classic Silver vs 8 for Obsidian — means Classic Silver will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 42.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Obsidian vs Classic Silver Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 42.5Very different colors

Color Details

Obsidian
PPG · PPG1035-7
Hex#445055
LRV8.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1035-7
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
View Classic Silver

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Obsidian
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Purbeck Stone
Obsidian
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Evergreen Fog
Obsidian
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Mizzle
Obsidian
Mizzle

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Agreeable Gray
Obsidian
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Denim Drift
Obsidian
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Obsidian
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Balboa Mist
Obsidian
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Vintage Vogue
Obsidian
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Pale Green
Obsidian
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Obsidian
Pine Needle

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Cement grey
Obsidian
Cement grey

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Black grey
Obsidian
Black grey

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Piazza
Obsidian
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Humble Yellow
Obsidian
Humble Yellow

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Windmill Lane
Obsidian
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Senses
Obsidian
Senses

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Lamp Black
Obsidian
Lamp Black

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Washed Linen
Obsidian
Washed Linen

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Tea with Florence
Obsidian
Tea with Florence

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Thames Fog
Obsidian
Thames Fog

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Ocean Abyss
Obsidian
Ocean Abyss

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Teton Blue
Obsidian
Teton Blue

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RAL 110-2
Obsidian
RAL 110-2

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RAL 110-1
Obsidian
RAL 110-1

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Paper
Obsidian
Paper

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Passageway
Obsidian
Passageway

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Millstream
Obsidian
Millstream

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