Shimmering Pool vs Irish Spring
Where Shimmering Pool belongs to Behr's range, Irish Spring is a Benjamin Moore color. Hue-wise, Shimmering Pool belongs to the blue-green family and Irish Spring to the green family. Irish Spring (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Shimmering Pool (LRV 79), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 3.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Shimmering Pool vs Irish Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shimmering Pool on one side and Irish Spring on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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