Berry Cream vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Obi Lilac (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Berry Cream (LRV 28), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Berry Cream vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Berry Cream and Obi Lilac are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Obi Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Berry Cream.
Color Details
Berry Cream vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Berry Cream 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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