Licorice vs Obsidian Green
Licorice is a Tikkurila color while Obsidian Green comes from Little Greene. At LRV 7 vs 1, Licorice will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 21.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Licorice 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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Licorice vs Obsidian Green in Real Spaces
Seeing Licorice 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 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Licorice gives the walls a little more lift.
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