Denim Drift vs Obscura
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Obscura is a Little Greene color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Obscura (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Drift runs cool while Obscura is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Denim Drift vs Obscura Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift 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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