Lavender Lipstick vs Obi Lilac
Where Lavender Lipstick belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obi Lilac is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Lavender Lipstick belongs to the purple family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. Lavender Lipstick (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Obi Lilac (LRV 39), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lavender Lipstick runs purple while Obi Lilac is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Lavender Lipstick vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lavender Lipstick on one side and Obi Lilac on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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