Obi Lilac 6556 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B0A3B6, LRV 39 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Voila! from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0A3B6 · 6556
Obi Lilac
39%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Obi Lilac Technical Profile
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Obi Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Obi Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsObi Lilac
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVoila!
Voila!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Italian Iris
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
High Society Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Native Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Inspired
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Velour
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Veiled Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mauve Melody
Kilz
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Obi Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Obi Lilac
#B0A3B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Obi Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Obi Lilac Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Obi Lilac.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Obi Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Obi Lilac have?
Obi Lilac by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Obi Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Obi Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Obi Lilac are Voila! by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Italian Iris by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), High Society Violet by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Obi Lilac's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Obi Lilac?
Obi Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Obi Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.