Forever Green vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Forever Green belongs to the green-grey family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. Forever Green (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Obi Lilac (LRV 39), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Forever Green runs neutral while Obi Lilac is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.9, 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.
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Forever Green vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forever Green 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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