Obsession 1108-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE9550, 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.
Ref. #AE9550 · 1108-7
Obsession
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Obsession Technical Profile
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Obsession in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Obsession in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGObsession
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFresh Olive
Fresh Olive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Viva Las Vegas
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brazilian Citrine
Behr
Nearly identical
Gable Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gable Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Ochre Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Obsession
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Obsession.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Obsession — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Obsession have?
Obsession by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Obsession in your own space before committing.
What colors match Obsession from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Obsession are Fresh Olive by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Egyptian Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Viva Las Vegas by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Obsession's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.