Griffin vs Poolhouse
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Griffin reads as greige-grey, while Poolhouse reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Poolhouse (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Griffin (LRV 13), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Griffin runs warm while Poolhouse is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.8, 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.
Griffin vs Poolhouse in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Griffin 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.
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 Griffin.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Poolhouse reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Griffin.
Color Details
Griffin vs Poolhouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin 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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