Livid vs Obi Lilac
Livid (Little Greene) and Obi Lilac (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Livid reads as blue-green, while Obi Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Obi Lilac has an LRV of 39. Where Livid leans green, Obi Lilac reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Livid vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Livid 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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