Mysterious Mauve vs Obi Lilac
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 37 and 39, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Mysterious Mauve's neutral character against Obi Lilac's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mysterious Mauve vs Obi Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mysterious Mauve 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.
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At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Obi Lilac and Mysterious Mauve is what sets these apart most in this context.
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Mysterious Mauve vs Obi Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mysterious Mauve 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.
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