Obscura vs Tea with Florence
Both from Little Greene's palette. Hue-wise, Obscura belongs to the blue-grey family and Tea with Florence to the blue family. Obscura (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Tea with Florence (LRV 18), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 30.6, 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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Obscura vs Tea with Florence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obscura on one side and Tea with Florence 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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