Distance vs Poolhouse
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Distance reads as blue, while Poolhouse reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Poolhouse (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Distance (LRV 15), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Distance vs Poolhouse in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Distance and Poolhouse in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Poolhouse reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Distance.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Poolhouse reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Distance.
Color Details
Distance vs Poolhouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distance on one side and Poolhouse 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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