Faraway Blue vs Red Obsession

Faraway Blue and Red Obsession come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Faraway Blue reads as blue, while Red Obsession reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 71-point LRV gap — 84 for Faraway Blue vs 13 for Red Obsession — means Faraway Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Faraway Blue leans cool, Red Obsession reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 81.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.