Reflecting Pool
Often used for its versatile qualities, Reflecting Pool remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 15 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7BB1B2
LRV
38.75
Reflecting Pool's Color Strip
Reflecting Pool is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blithe Blue and Cloudburst. The strip spans from Meander Blue at the lightest end to Really Teal at the deepest. Color strip 171 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Reflecting Pool in Real Rooms
Reflecting Pool has a medium-high LRV of 38.75 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 bathroom, misc, living room and front door.
2 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Reflecting Pool and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom walls in Reflecting Pool evoke calming, serene elegance.
@eclecticowl
Bathroom surfaces in Reflecting Pool create peaceful retreat aesthetic.
@prodigiouspainting
7 Misc Photos
These examples of Reflecting Pool in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Furniture painted in Reflecting Pool brings coastal sophistication indoors.
@julie_simpleredesign
1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Reflecting Pool for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Wall color Reflecting Pool creates a calm backdrop in this serene living room.
@cathykaczmarczyk
5 Front Door Photos
A front door in Reflecting Pool is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front door painted in Reflecting Pool makes a welcoming cool-toned statement.
@cottagecomfortshome
Entryway door in Reflecting Pool offers a sophisticated, calming first impression.
@therealtorrn
Bold front door in Reflecting Pool draws the eye with understated elegance.
@itech_painters
Entry doors in Reflecting Pool create an inviting, tranquil threshold.
@aliciajoyadams
Doors finished in Reflecting Pool deliver a serene, polished appearance.
@palmettosweetheart
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 39, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 39, Rhinestone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 5, Reflecting Pool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 39, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Blithe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rapture Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mariner reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (42 vs 39) makes Nautilus the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Holiday Turquoise reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 39), opening up a space where Reflecting Pool encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (50 vs 39) makes Studio Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 39 vs 5, Reflecting Pool is decisively the brighter choice.
Vaguely Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 39), opening up a space where Reflecting Pool encloses it.
Reflecting Pool reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 4), opening up a space where Rockweed encloses it.
Reflecting Pool reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Reflecting Pool reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 5), opening up a space where Cracked Pepper encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Blithe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 52 vs 39, Raindrop is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 39, Meander Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 52 vs 39, Agua Fría is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 39, Jetstream is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 39 vs 26, Reflecting Pool is decisively the brighter choice.
Reflecting Pool reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 20), opening up a space where Lagoon encloses it.