Inspired Lilac vs Obi Lilac

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Inspired Lilac belongs to the purple-red family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. Inspired Lilac (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Obi Lilac (LRV 39), a difference of 32 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 19.6, 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.