Obsession 1108-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE9550, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Olive from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AE9550 · 1108-7
Obsession
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Obsession Technical Profile
HEX Code#AE9550
RGB174, 149, 80
Estimated LRV31.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Obsession
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Obsession
#AE9550
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AF82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Obsession
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Obsession Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Obsession — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Obsession have?
Obsession by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Obsession from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Obsession are Fresh Olive by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Egyptian Sand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Viva Las Vegas by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Obsession's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Obsession?
Obsession has a estimated lightness value of 31.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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