Obi Lilac vs Sea Salt
Obi Lilac and Sea Salt come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Obi Lilac reads as grey, while Sea Salt reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 63 for Sea Salt vs 39 for Obi Lilac — means Sea Salt will open up a space more effectively. Where Obi Lilac leans cool, Sea Salt reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.0 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.
Obi Lilac vs Sea Salt in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Obi Lilac and Sea Salt 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. Sea Salt returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Obi Lilac vs Sea Salt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obi Lilac on one side and Sea Salt 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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At LRV 39 vs 12, Obi Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.