How does Obscura (No.327) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Steel Symphony 4 (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Obscura at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Obscura (No.327) £29.20/L

Dulux Steel Symphony 4 near-identical — ΔE 2.1 £14.40/L

Little Greene Obscura vs Dulux

3 closest Dulux matches ranked by ΔE

ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.

Colour	Number	ΔE	Match quality	Price/L	Price/m²
Steel Symphony 4	—	2.1	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Arctic Pebble	—	2.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Modest Grey	—	2.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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