# Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/obi-lilac-sw-6556](https://plan-home.com/color/obi-lilac-sw-6556)

Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556 is a muted, medium-light lavender with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it from reading overly sweet or pastel. Its soft violet base can look slightly cooler in north-facing rooms, while warmer bulbs bring out a gentler, dustier purple tone. Obi Lilac suits bedroom walls, a reading nook, or a powder room where a quiet wash of color is wanted without strong saturation. Pair it with soft white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, or brushed nickel for a clean, grounded contrast. It can also make an appealing accent on cabinetry or a painted interior door against warm off-white walls.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Obi Lilac
- **Color code:** SW 6556
- **HEX:** #b0a3b6
- **RGB:** 176, 163, 182
- **LRV:** 38.71%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** Vintage Moxie

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Charm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charm)
- [Benjamin Moore Inspired](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-inspired-af-595)
- [Behr Svelte](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-svelte)
- [Behr Courtly Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-courtly-purple)
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Lipstick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-lipstick-2072-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iris-bliss-1383)
- [Behr Luxe Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-luxe-lilac)
- [Sherwin Williams Ash Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-violet-sw-6549)
- [Behr Audition](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-audition)
- [Behr Highland Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-highland-thistle)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-violet-2117-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Crocus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crocus-1404)
- [Behr Cyber Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cyber-grape)
- [Behr Bohemianism](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bohemianism)
- [Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/forever-lilac-sw-9067)
- [Behr Fortune](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortune)
- [Benjamin Moore Central Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-central-mauve-1412)
- [Behr Night Music](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-night-music)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Peony](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-silver-peony)
- [Sherwin Williams Grape Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/grape-mist-sw-6548)
- [Sherwin Williams Inspired Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/inspired-lilac-sw-6820)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-cream-sw-9075)
- [Sherwin Williams Wood Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/wood-violet-sw-6557)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pine Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-frost-sw-9656)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Kingston](https://plan-home.com/color/kingston-sw-9677)
- [Sherwin Williams Leaflet](https://plan-home.com/color/leaflet-sw-9674)
- [Sherwin Williams Holly Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/holly-glen-sw-9678)
- [Sherwin Williams Green Glimpse](https://plan-home.com/color/green-glimpse-sw-9676)
- [Sherwin Williams Serendipity](https://plan-home.com/color/serendipity-sw-9671)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6556

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.