Laurel Woods vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Laurel Woods belongs to the green-grey family and Obi Lilac to the grey family. Obi Lilac (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Laurel Woods (LRV 6), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Laurel Woods 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 43.0, 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.
Laurel Woods vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Laurel Woods 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 Laurel Woods.
Color Details
Laurel Woods vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laurel Woods 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.