Fireworks vs Red Obsession
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Fireworks (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Red Obsession (LRV 13), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 10.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Fireworks vs Red Obsession Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fireworks on one side and Red Obsession on the other.
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.
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At LRV 55 vs 17, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 9-point LRV gap (17 vs 8) makes Fireworks the marginally brighter of the two.
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