Pearl dark grey vs Obsidian Green
Where Pearl dark grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Pearl dark grey (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Pearl dark grey vs Obsidian Green Color Comparison
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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Pearl dark grey vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
Seeing Pearl dark grey 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. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Pearl dark grey will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Obsidian Green would.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Pearl dark grey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obsidian Green.
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