Favorite Jeans vs Poolhouse
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Favorite Jeans reads as blue, while Poolhouse reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Favorite Jeans (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Poolhouse (LRV 29), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Favorite Jeans vs Poolhouse in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Favorite Jeans and Poolhouse are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Favorite Jeans reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Favorite Jeans reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Favorite Jeans vs Poolhouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Favorite Jeans 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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