Joy vs Obsidian Green

Tikkurila
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Little Greene

Where Joy belongs to Tikkurila's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Joy (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 78 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 86.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Joy 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 86.4Very different colors

Color Details

Joy
Tikkurila · H303
Hex#FFE5AA
LRV79.1
BrandTikkurila
NumberH303
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Joy
Obsidian Green
Little Greene · 216
Hex#132019
LRV1.2
BrandLittle Greene
Number216
UndertoneGreen
Temperaturecool
Brightnessdark
View Obsidian Green

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