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Obsidian Green

Greens Paint

Obsidian Green is a very dark green from Little Greene’s Greens range, with the depth of black softened by a clear green undertone. It reads as restrained and serious, rather than bright or leafy.

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About this colour

This shade sits close to black on a wall, but the green remains visible, especially in stronger light. Its #132019 value gives it a cool, dense character that absorbs a lot of light and makes nearby colours look cleaner and sharper. In a north-facing room it can feel especially sombre and almost ink-like, while in south light the green comes forward a little and the colour gains more depth. It works well beside pale linens, warm oak, aged brass and dark stained timber, where the contrast feels deliberate and calm.

How to use it

Use it in a study, dining room or on joinery where you want a deep backdrop rather than a dominant colour. It pairs neatly with patterned curtains in muted stone, moss, tobacco or rust, and with upholstered pieces in neutral wool, velvet or leather tones.

On a wall, this is a very dark green that reads almost black until the light lifts it.

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