Red Obsession vs Tidewater

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Red Obsession belongs to the pink-red family and Tidewater to the blue family. At LRV 65 vs 13, Tidewater will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Red Obsession's warm character against Tidewater's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 79.0, 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.