Humble Yellow vs Obscura
Humble Yellow is a Jotun color while Obscura comes from Little Greene. Humble Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Obscura reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 57 and 55, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Humble Yellow's warm character against Obscura's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Humble Yellow vs Obscura Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Humble Yellow 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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