Magical vs Obi Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Magical reads as purple, while Obi Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Magical (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Obi Lilac (LRV 39), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Magical vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Magical and Obi Lilac are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. Magical reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Magical vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magical 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.