Red Obsession vs Watery
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Red Obsession reads as pink-red, while Watery reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Watery (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Red Obsession (LRV 13), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Red Obsession runs warm while Watery is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.1, 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 Watery Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red Obsession on one side and Watery 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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