Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Obsession |
| SKU | PPG1108-7 |
| Hex | #AD9651 |
| RGB | 173, 150, 81 |
| HSL | 45°, 36%, 50% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Obsession
Obsession sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Obsession is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Obsession within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AD9651 in HSL space. Pair Obsession with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Obsession Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Obsession from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1108-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Obsession
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Obsession is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Obsession
At Behr, the closest color to Obsession is Tapestry Gold (BNC-15) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Obsession
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Obsession is Fresh Olive (2149-30). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fresh Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Obsession
At Valspar, the closest color to Obsession is Golden Moss (T520) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Moss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Obsession
The closest Glidden equivalent of Obsession is Obsession (PPG1108-7). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Obsession and you'll get the same color. See the full Obsession swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Obsession
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Obsession is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Obsession
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Obsession is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Obsession
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Viva Las Vegas (DET497), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Obsession without repainting risk. See the full Viva Las Vegas swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Obsession
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Obsession. The nearest is Jungle Expedition (0885) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Obsession
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Obsession. The nearest is Jungle Expedition (0885) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Obsession
C2 Paint's nearest match is Serengeti (C2-648), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Obsession without repainting risk. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Obsession
Kompozit has no exact twin of Obsession. The nearest is Jungle Expedition (0885) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →