Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556
| Official page: | Obi Lilac SW 6556 |
| Code: | SW 6556 |
| Name: | Obi Lilac |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Vintage Moxie |
What color is Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac?
Introducing Sherwin Williams OBI Lilac (SW 6556), a captivating shade that exudes elegance and sophistication. This soft purple hue brings a touch of tranquility to any space, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms, living rooms, or even home offices. Pair OBI Lilac with crisp whites and muted greens for a harmonious and serene color palette that promotes relaxation and balance. The versatility of OBI Lilac allows it to effortlessly complement both modern and traditional decor styles, adding a subtle pop of color and personality to your interiors. Experience the timeless beauty of OBI Lilac and transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary.
Obi Lilac for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm purple hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac reviews (3 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac undertones?
Obi Lilac has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B0A3B6
RGB code:
176, 163, 182
Is Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 281°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6556 Obi Lilac HSL code: 281, 12%, 68%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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
Darker shades
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Obi Lilac
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.
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?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 38.71%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6556 Obi Lilac
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