Obi Lilac vs White Mint paint color comparison

Obi Lilac vs White Mint

Obi LilacSherwin-WilliamsvsWhite MintSherwin-WilliamsΔE 29.1 — Very different colors

Obi Lilac and White Mint come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Obi Lilac belongs to the grey family and White Mint to the green-white family. The 40-point LRV gap — 78 for White Mint vs 39 for Obi Lilac — means White Mint will open up a space more effectively. Where Obi Lilac leans cool, White Mint reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.1 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 White Mint in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Obi Lilac and White Mint 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. White Mint returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Obi LilacSherwin Williams Obi Lilac Exterior Paint

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White MintSW White Mint exterior color

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Color Details

Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 6556
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6556
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams · 6441
LRV78.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6441
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Obi Lilac vs White Mint Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obi Lilac on one side and White Mint 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.

More Obi Lilac comparisons

See how Obi Lilac stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Obi Lilac
Obi Lilac
Snowbound
Snowbound
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Sherwin-Williams
Obi Lilac
6556 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 39, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.

Obi Lilac
Obi Lilac
Pewter Green
Pewter Green
Obi Lilac vs Pewter Green
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Obi Lilac
6556 · LRV 39

At LRV 39 vs 12, Obi Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.