Bancha vs Obscura
Where Bancha belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Obscura is a Little Greene color. Bancha reads as beige-greige, while Obscura reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Obscura (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bancha runs warm while Obscura is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.5, 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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Bancha vs Obscura Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha 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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