Oriental Iris vs Obscura
Oriental Iris (Benjamin Moore) and Obscura (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Oriental Iris belongs to the blue family and Obscura to the blue-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 55 for Obscura vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means Obscura will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 13.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Oriental Iris vs Obscura Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and Obscura on the other.
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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