Obscura vs Light grey
Obscura (Little Greene) and Light grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Obscura belongs to the blue-grey family and Light grey to the grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 58 for Light grey vs 55 for Obscura — means Light grey will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Light grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obscura on one side and Light grey 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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