Blue Chip vs Pollen Powder
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Blue Chip reads as blue, while Pollen Powder reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pollen Powder (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Chip (LRV 13), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Chip runs cool while Pollen Powder is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 90.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Blue Chip vs Pollen Powder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Chip on one side and Pollen Powder 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.
More Blue Chip comparisons
See how Blue Chip stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
