Poolhouse
With a focus on versatile tones, Poolhouse (7603) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 19 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#8095A0
LRV
28.57
Poolhouse's Color Strip
Poolhouse is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Adrift and Blue Cruise. The strip spans from Dockside Blue at the lightest end to St. Bart's at the deepest. Strip 280 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Poolhouse in Real Rooms
Poolhouse has a medium LRV of 28.57 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a house, bedroom, kitchen and kitchen cabinets.
9 House Photos
Using Poolhouse on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Storage piece painted Poolhouse brings refreshing color to any room.
@crowfarmhouse
2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Poolhouse really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls in Poolhouse create a calm, spa-like retreat.
@oliverjunehomedesign
Feature wall painted Poolhouse brings serene color to the sleeping space.
@oliverjunehomedesign
1 Kitchen Photo
Poolhouse in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Kitchen island painted Poolhouse anchors the culinary space with style.
@boulevard.bungalow
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Poolhouse on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.
Cabinetry finished in Poolhouse transforms the kitchen with modern elegance.
@boulevard.bungalow
Coordinating Colors
Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 29), opening up a space where Poolhouse encloses it.
Poolhouse reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 4), opening up a space where In the Navy encloses it.
Trim Color
Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 29), opening up a space where Poolhouse encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 29 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (29 vs 25) makes Poolhouse the marginally brighter of the two.
Poolhouse reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Favorite Jeans reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Baby Blue Eyes reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 50 vs 29, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 29), opening up a space where Poolhouse encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 29, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Poolhouse the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Darker Colors
Poolhouse reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 13), opening up a space where Needlepoint Navy encloses it.
Poolhouse reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 15), opening up a space where Smoky Blue encloses it.
Poolhouse reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (29 vs 25) makes Poolhouse the marginally brighter of the two.