Little Greene Obscura 327
| Official page: | Obscura 327 |
| Code: | 327 |
| Name: | Obscura |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colour Scales |
What color is Little Greene Obscura?
Little Greene 327 Obscura exudes a deep, mysterious atmosphere that captivates the eye with its rich hue. This color pairs impeccably with soft neutrals such as natural taupe and warm ivory tones, creating a sophisticated and harmonious palette. When combined with accents in subtle shades of green and dusky blue, Obscura adds depth and character to any space. Its versatility allows for both bold contrasting schemes and soothing tonal combinations, making it a timeless choice for interior design.
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What are Little Greene Obscura undertones?
Obscura has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BEC4C7
RGB code:
190, 196, 199
Is Little Greene Obscura 327 cool or warm?
With a hue of 200°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
327 Obscura HSL code: 200, 7%, 76%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Obscura
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Obscura:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
327
Obscura
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Obscura with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #bec4c7 | |
| RGB Decimal | 190, 196, 199 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.51%, 76.86%, 78.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 200° Saturation: 4.52% Value: 78.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 7, 76) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.52 Magenta: 1.51 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.548 I: -4.539 Q: -0.336 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.281 Y: 54.55 Z: 61.845 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.781 a:-1.495 b:-2.216 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.781 u:-3.504 v:-3.082 | |
| Decimal | 12502215 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.858, -5.316, 2.054 |
Color equivalents
K498
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5081
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166
Gauze - Dark
Little Greene

90BG 55/051
Steel Symphony 4
Dulux

30BB 53/012
Modest Grey
Dulux
5452
Nordic Breeze
Jotun

H499
Tikkurila

English Lavender
Dulux
K492
Tikkurila

Dove
Dulux
K500
Tikkurila

08GY 32/058
Misty Morning
Dulux
10BB 55/065
Niagara Blues 4
Dulux
X438
Secret
Tikkurila

30BB 62/044
Mineral Haze 2
Dulux
K496
Tikkurila

90BG 63/043
Steel Symphony 5
Dulux

