Obscura vs Magical
Where Obscura belongs to Little Greene's range, Magical is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Obscura belongs to the blue-grey family and Magical to the purple family. Obscura (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Magical (LRV 46), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Obscura runs blue while Magical is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.1, 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 Magical Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obscura on one side and Magical 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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