Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556

What are Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac undertones?

The undertone of Obi Lilac can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 281° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6556 Obi Lilac HSL code: 281, 12%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Obi Lilac

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 6556
Obi Lilac

• SW 6547
  Silver Peony

  

• SW 6548
  Grape Mist

  

• SW 6820
  Inspired Lilac

  

Darker shades

SW 6556
Obi Lilac

• SW 9075
  Berry Cream

  

• SW 6557
  Wood Violet

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Obi Lilac with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 101, such as Sherwin Williams Pine Frost and Vogue Green.

SW 6556
Obi Lilac

• SW 9656
  Pine Frost

  

• SW 0065
  Vogue Green

  

• SW 9677
  Kingston

  

• SW 9674
  Leaflet

  

• SW 9678
  Holly Glen

  

• SW 9676
  Green Glimpse

  

• SW 9671
  Serendipity

  

LRV of Obi Lilac

Obi Lilac has an LRV of 38.71% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b0a3b6
RGB Decimal	176, 163, 182
RGB Percent	69.02%, 63.92%, 71.37%
HSV	Hue: 281° Saturation: 10.44% Value: 71.37%
HSL	hsl(281, 12, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.3 Magenta: 10.44 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.63
YIQ	Y: 169.053 I: 1.641 Q: 8.663
XYZ	X: 39.443 Y: 38.802 Z: 49.655
CIE Lab	L:68.608 a:8.259 b:-8.069
CIE Luv	L:68.608 u:6.192 v:-13.436
Decimal	11576246
Hunter Lab	62.291, 4.017, -3.659