Red Obsession
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Red Obsession remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#B63731
LRV
12.85
Coordinating Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 3) makes Red Obsession the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 13, Silverpointe is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Ablaze reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 57 vs 13, Watery is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 13, Aquaverde is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidewater reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 13), opening up a space where Red Obsession encloses it.
At LRV 25 vs 13, Mountain Stream is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 84 vs 13, Faraway Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 13, Sky High is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Emotional the marginally brighter of the two.
Full Bloom reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 13), opening up a space where Red Obsession encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Cayenne reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (13 vs 9) makes Red Obsession the marginally brighter of the two.