Emotional vs Red Obsession paint color comparison

Emotional vs Red Obsession

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 21 vs 13, Emotional will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 15.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Emotional
Sherwin-Williams · 6621
LRV20.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6621
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Red Obsession
Sherwin-Williams · 7590
LRV12.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7590
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Emotional vs Red Obsession Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Emotional on one side and Red Obsession 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.