Mountain Stream vs Red Obsession
Mountain Stream and Red Obsession come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mountain Stream reads as blue, while Red Obsession reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 25 for Mountain Stream vs 13 for Red Obsession — means Mountain Stream will open up a space more effectively. Where Mountain Stream leans cool, Red Obsession reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 77.1 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.
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Mountain Stream vs Red Obsession Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mountain Stream 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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