Basil vs Obi Lilac
Basil and Obi Lilac come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Basil reads as green-grey, while Obi Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 24-point LRV gap — 39 for Obi Lilac vs 15 for Basil — means Obi Lilac will open up a space more effectively. Where Basil leans neutral, Obi Lilac reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Basil vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Basil and Obi Lilac in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Obi Lilac returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Basil vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basil 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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