Houseplant vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Houseplant reads as green-yellow, while Obi Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Obi Lilac (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Houseplant (LRV 14), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Houseplant 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 48.9, 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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Houseplant vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Houseplant 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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