Red Obsession vs Tempe Star
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Red Obsession belongs to the pink-red family and Tempe Star to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Red Obsession runs warm while Tempe Star is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 71.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Red Obsession vs Tempe Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red Obsession on one side and Tempe Star 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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