Obscura vs Whirlwind
Obscura is a Little Greene color while Whirlwind comes from PPG. Obscura reads as blue-grey, while Whirlwind reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 55 and 53, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Whirlwind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obscura on one side and Whirlwind 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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