Jolly Green vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Jolly Green reads as green, while Obi Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Obi Lilac (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Jolly Green (LRV 30), a difference of 9 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 72.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Jolly Green vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Jolly Green 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
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Obi Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Jolly Green.
Color Details
Jolly Green vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Jolly 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.