Obi Lilac
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Obi Lilac (6556) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 38.7 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
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38.71
Obi Lilac's Color Strip
Obi Lilac is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Enchant and Berry Cream. The strip spans from Lite Lavender at the lightest end to Concord Grape at the deepest. Strip 189 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Obi Lilac in Rooms
Follow Obi Lilac from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Misc Photos
The color’s movement from one type of space to another can draw different notes from Obi Lilac (6556). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Ceiling painted in soft Obi Lilac adds unexpected charm and whimsy overhead.
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Painted swatch displays the soft, muted tone of Obi Lilac.
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Overhead surface painted in Obi Lilac creates a serene, calming effect.
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3 House Photos
These 3 house images show how Obi Lilac (6556) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Home exterior showcases Obi Lilac on siding with crisp white trim.
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Residential facade features Obi Lilac walls framed by traditional landscaping.
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Charming house painted entirely in Obi Lilac stands out beautifully.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 39, Restful White is decisively the brighter choice.
Wheat Grass reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Obi Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Novel Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Obi Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 65 vs 39, Pine Frost is decisively the brighter choice.
Obi Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 9), opening up a space where Vogue Green encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 39, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 39, Green Glimpse is decisively the brighter choice.
Serendipity reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 39), opening up a space where Obi Lilac encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 54 vs 39, Grape Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
Inspired Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 39), opening up a space where Obi Lilac encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Obi Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 39 vs 16, Obi Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
This serene midtone lilac with cool blue undertones evokes the quiet contemplation of twilight gardens and lavender fields at dusk. Perfect for bedrooms or creative spaces, it pairs beautifully with soft grays and creamy whites for a sophisticated, restful retreat.