Hazel Gaze vs Obi Lilac
Hazel Gaze and Obi Lilac come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hazel Gaze reads as green-grey, while Obi Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 51 for Hazel Gaze vs 39 for Obi Lilac — means Hazel Gaze will open up a space more effectively. Where Hazel Gaze leans neutral, Obi Lilac reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.0 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.
Hazel Gaze vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Hazel Gaze 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. Hazel Gaze returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Hazel Gaze vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hazel Gaze 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.