Extra White vs Poolhouse
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Extra White reads as white, while Poolhouse reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 86 vs 29, Extra White will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Extra White's neutral character against Poolhouse's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Extra White vs Poolhouse in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Extra White 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Extra White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Poolhouse would.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Extra White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Poolhouse would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Extra White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Poolhouse would.
Color Details
Extra White vs Poolhouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Extra White 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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