Obligation vs Sea Grove
Where Obligation belongs to PPG's range, Sea Grove is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Obligation belongs to the green-grey family and Sea Grove to the grey family. Sea Grove (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Obligation (LRV 12), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. 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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Obligation vs Sea Grove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obligation on one side and Sea Grove 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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