Cilantro vs Obi Lilac paint color comparison

Cilantro vs Obi Lilac

CilantroSherwin-WilliamsvsObi LilacSherwin-WilliamsΔE 42.4 — Very different colors

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cilantro belongs to the green family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. Obi Lilac (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Cilantro (LRV 14), a difference of 24 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. With a ΔE of 42.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cilantro
Sherwin-Williams · 6453
LRV14.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6453
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 6556
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6556
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Cilantro vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cilantro 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.