Obi Lilac 6556 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B0A3B6, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #B0A3B6 · 6556
Obi Lilac
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Obi Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0A3B6
RGB176, 163, 182
Estimated LRV38.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Obi Lilac
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Obi Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Obi Lilac are Voila! by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Italian Iris by Vista Paint (a close digital match), High Society Violet by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Obi Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.