Danube vs Pollen Powder
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Danube 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 Danube (LRV 16), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Danube 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 83.3, 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.
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Danube vs Pollen Powder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Danube 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.
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