Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Obi Lilac |
| SKU | SW 6556 |
| Hex | #B0A3B6 |
| RGB | 176, 163, 182 |
| HSL | 281°, 12%, 68% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Obi Lilac
Obi Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Obi Lilac is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Obi Lilac within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B0A3B6 in HSL space. Pair Obi Lilac with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Obi Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Obi Lilac from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6556 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Obi Lilac
Behr's nearest match is Roaring Twenties (N120-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Obi Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Roaring Twenties swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Obi Lilac
Glidden's nearest match is High Society Violet (50RB 37/102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Obi Lilac without repainting risk. See the full High Society Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Obi Lilac
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Obi Lilac is Voila! (245-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Voila! and you'll get the same color. See the full Voila! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Obi Lilac
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Obi Lilac is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Wisteria Tree and you'll get the same color. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Obi Lilac
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Obi Lilac. The nearest is Veiled Violet (DE5976) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Obi Lilac
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Obi Lilac is Royal Proclamation (1297) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Obi Lilac
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Obi Lilac. The nearest is Royal Proclamation (1297) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Obi Lilac
Kompozit has no exact twin of Obi Lilac. The nearest is Royal Proclamation (1297) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →