Kingston vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Kingston belongs to the green-grey family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. Kingston (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Obi Lilac (LRV 39), a difference of 31 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 25.1, 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.
Kingston vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Kingston 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. Kingston reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Obi Lilac.
Color Details
Kingston vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kingston 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.