Sherwin Williams Red Obsession SW 7590
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- Red Obsession for bedroom (1 photo)
- Red Obsession for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Red Obsession for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 7590 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Red Obsession reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Red Obsession undertones?
- Is Red Obsession SW 7590 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Red Obsession
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Red Obsession SW 7590
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Red Obsession SW 7590 |
| Code: | SW 7590 |
| Name: | Red Obsession |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Red Obsession?
Sherwin Williams Red Obsession SW 7590 is a medium-deep red with a warm, earthy cast that keeps it closer to brick red than a bright primary crimson. Its strong saturation gives a front door, dining room wall, or built-in cabinet a clear focal point without reading neon. In direct daylight, Red Obsession shows its lively red character, while lower light can bring out its darker, slightly browned depth. Pair it with warm off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, or charcoal accents to give the color structure and contrast. On a larger wall, it is best balanced with lighter adjoining surfaces and simple finishes so the red remains intentional rather than overwhelming.
Red Obsession for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Red Obsession for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 7590 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 7590 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Red Obsession reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Red Obsession undertones?
Red Obsession is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
182, 55, 49
Is Sherwin Williams Red Obsession cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 3° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 7590 Red Obsession HSL code: 3, 58%, 45%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Red Obsession
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Red Obsession:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7590
Red Obsession
Darker shades
SW 7590
Red Obsession
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Red Obsession with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 183, such as Sherwin Williams Watery and Aquaverde.
LRV of Red Obsession
Red Obsession has an LRV of 12.85% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.85%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #b63731 |
| RGB Decimal | 182, 55, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 71.37%, 21.57%, 19.22% |
| HSV | Hue: 3° Saturation: 73.08% Value: 71.37% |
| HSL | hsl(3, 58, 45) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 69.78 Yellow: 73.08 Key: 28.63 |
| YIQ | Y: 92.289 I: 77.607 Q: 24.998 |
| XYZ | X: 21.214 Y: 12.902 Z: 4.278 |
| CIE Lab | L:42.616 a:50.642 b:33.068 |
| CIE Luv | L:42.616 u:96.961 v:23.211 |
| Decimal | 11941681 |
| Hunter Lab | 35.92, 42.562, 18.082 |
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