Obi Lilac
SW 6556 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Obi Lilac SW 6556 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#B0A3B6
LRV
39
Family
Purple
SW 6556
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 39, Obi Lilac is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Obi Lilac carries a cool undertone. It sits between blue and purple. Sherwin-Williams files Obi Lilac under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Obi LilacThis colorObi LilacSherwin-Williams · SW 6556
CoordinatingRestful WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7563CoordinatingWheat GrassSherwin-Williams · SW 6408CoordinatingSnowboundSherwin-Williams · SW 7004Similar colors
Tap any color to compareObi Lilac vs Ash Violet
39LRV34
#B0A3B6Hex#A29BAA
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Obi Lilac vs Forever Lilac
39LRV40
#B0A3B6Hex#AFA5C7
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Obi Lilac vs Berry Frappé
39LRV39
#B0A3B6Hex#B3A1C6
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Obi Lilac vs Magical
39LRV46
#B0A3B6Hex#C0AFD0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Obi Lilac vs Beguiling Mauve
39LRV40
#B0A3B6Hex#AFA7AC
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Obi Lilac vs Novel Lilac
39LRV42
#B0A3B6Hex#C2A4C2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Obi Lilac vs Wisteria
39LRV48
#B0A3B6Hex#BDB4D4
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Obi Lilac vs Berry Cream
39LRV28
#B0A3B6Hex#9A8CA2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Obi Lilac vs Intuitive
39LRV38
#B0A3B6Hex#B3A3A5
PurpleFamilyGreige
cool, pink leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Obi Lilac vs Mysterious Mauve
39LRV37
#B0A3B6Hex#A6A3A9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareObi Lilac vs Inspired
39LRV37
#B0A3B6Hex#AC9EAA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Inspired is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Midsummer Twilight
39LRV43
#B0A3B6Hex#B7ABB8
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Midsummer Twilight is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Svelte
39LRV40
#B0A3B6Hex#B8A3BB
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Svelte is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Really Romantic
39LRV44
#B0A3B6Hex#BDABC1
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Really Romantic is close match · 5 points lighter · leans redder compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Courtly Purple
39LRV45
#B0A3B6Hex#BBAFC1
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Courtly Purple is close match · 6 points lighter compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Lavender Lipstick
39LRV44
#B0A3B6Hex#BDABC2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Lavender Lipstick is close match · 5 points lighter · leans redder compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Lavish Lavender
39LRV46
#B0A3B6Hex#C2AEC3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Lavish Lavender is close match · 7 points lighter · leans redder compared with Obi Lilac.
Obi Lilac vs Purple Essence
39LRV47
#B0A3B6Hex#C2B1C8
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Essence is close match · 8 points lighter · leans redder compared with Obi Lilac.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorObi Lilac, answered
What is the LRV of Obi Lilac?
Obi Lilac (SW 6556) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Obi Lilac a warm or cool color?
Obi Lilac has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
Can Obi Lilac be used outside?
Yes, Obi Lilac is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Obi Lilac from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Obi Lilac is Inspired (AF-595) by Benjamin Moore, close match · 2 points darker · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6556
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