Obscura vs Swanky Gray
Where Obscura belongs to Little Greene's range, Swanky Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Obscura reads as blue-grey, while Swanky Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Obscura (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Swanky Gray (LRV 45), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Obscura runs blue while Swanky Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Swanky Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obscura on one side and Swanky Gray 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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