Obsidian
CA204 · #41454A · LRV 6 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Obsidian, Really?
Obsidian reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Rodda CA204 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Obsidian
Obsidian earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Obsidian
At LRV 6, Obsidian is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Obsidian are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Rodda CA204 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Mount EtnaSW 7625 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.9 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | BlackbirdECC-23-3 · Behr | 1.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Abyss2128-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Muskeg Grey4005-2C · Valspar | 2.2 | 6.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | OnyxPPG1011-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Onyx00NN 07/000 · Glidden | 3.7 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Obsidian within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #41454A in HSL space. Pair Obsidian with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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