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A match of Sherwin Williams SW6556 Obi Lilac is a subdued lilac with a cool-leaning blue-mauve undertone and a noticeable gray cast. It reads soft rather than bright, with moderate depth that keeps it from looking like a pale pastel.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can be useful on sprayable parts such as HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, small frames, shelf brackets, hardware, baskets, and desk accessories. It also fits practical exterior or utility pieces like PVC, railings, mailboxes, shutters, and trim components when the goal is to carry the same muted lilac color onto a removable or hard-to-brush surface.
Because the color is fairly low in chroma, it usually covers more predictably than a vivid accent color, but the final look still depends on substrate color, texture, and finish. Lighter lilac tones can show contrast over dark or uneven surfaces, so primer and film build may matter. A satin or gloss finish can make the blue-mauve undertone read a little clearer, while flatter finishes tend to soften it.
Similar colors:
HGSW2425 Wisteria Tree
SW1551 Valentino
SW1558 Mulberry Bush
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the paint does not build up in one spot. Slightly overlap each pass and avoid heavy wet passes, which can cause runs, mottling, or a muddy-looking color build.
For a more even result, spray the part from consistent distance, let each coat flash off before the next coat, and test on a sample piece first if the item is critical.
The right sheen depends on how the part will be used and how durable you need the finish to be. Lower sheens usually reduce reflection and can make the color read a little softer, while higher sheens reflect more light and can make the same match of SW6556 Obi Lilac look different on the finished item.
If cleanup and durability matter, choose a more washable finish. If you want less reflection on a detailed part, a flatter finish may be a better fit. The selected sheen changes the final look, so order the finish that matches the job, not just the color reference.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so you should test the actual material before painting a full part. Surface prep matters because some plastics accept coating more easily than others.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is made to stick well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the item is important, prep it carefully and try a small test area first.
A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage depends on the surface size, texture, color hiding, application method, and how many coats you need.
If you are coating a large part, rough surface, or darker base, plan for extra material. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, depending on the product and application conditions.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry, not to the SW6556 Obi Lilac color name by itself. That means the SDS you need depends on the exact MyPerfectColor product format you are ordering.
You can find the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. If you are unsure which SDS applies, match it to the specific product you plan to buy.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6556 Obi Lilac in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW6556 Obi Lilac. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW6556 Obi Lilac, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.