Laudable Lime vs Obi Lilac paint color comparison

Laudable Lime vs Obi Lilac

Laudable LimeSherwin-WilliamsvsObi LilacSherwin-WilliamsΔE 58.6 — Very different colors

Laudable Lime and Obi Lilac come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Laudable Lime belongs to the green family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 44 for Laudable Lime vs 39 for Obi Lilac — means Laudable Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Laudable Lime leans neutral, Obi Lilac reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.6 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.

Laudable Lime vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Laudable Lime 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. Laudable Lime has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Color Details

Laudable Lime
Sherwin-Williams · 6930
LRV44.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6930
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 6556
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6556
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Laudable Lime vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laudable Lime on one side and Obi Lilac on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.