Obsession
1130 · #A7445E · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Boston Brick8
- 2Obsession13
- 3Razzle Dazzle20
- 4Retro Pink38
What Color Is Obsession, Really?
Obsession reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 1130 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Obsession
Obsession works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Obsession
With an LRV of 13, Obsession is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Obsession are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1130 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | HotSW 6843 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 14 | Color page → |
| Behr | Pottery Red160D-6 · Behr | 1.6 | 13 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Raspberry Glaze2078-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 14 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Heart's DesirePPG1183-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.8 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Racy Red64RR 12/436 · Glidden | 1.9 | 12 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Harmony Red202-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.6 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Obsession within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A7445E in HSL space. Pair Obsession with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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