Arquerite vs Obi Lilac

ArqueriteLittle GreenevsObi LilacSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.7Distinct difference

Arquerite is a Little Greene color while Obi Lilac comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 39 vs 26, Obi Lilac will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Arquerite's blue and purple character against Obi Lilac's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 13.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Arquerite
Little Greene · 250
Hex#8c8c91
LRV26.4
BrandLittle Greene
Number250
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 6556
Hex#B0A3B6
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6556
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Arquerite vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arquerite on one side and Obi Lilac on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Arquerite comparisons

See how Arquerite stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Arquerite
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Arquerite
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Arquerite
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Arquerite
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Arquerite
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Arquerite
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Arquerite
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Arquerite
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Arquerite
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Arquerite
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Arquerite
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Arquerite
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Arquerite
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Arquerite
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Arquerite
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Arquerite
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Arquerite
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Arquerite
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Arquerite
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Arquerite
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Arquerite
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Arquerite
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Arquerite reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Arquerite
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Arquerite
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Arquerite
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Arquerite
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Arquerite
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Arquerite
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Arquerite
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Arquerite
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Arquerite reads noticeably lighter