Lakeside vs Poolhouse
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Lakeside (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Poolhouse (LRV 29), a difference of 18 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 14.3, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lakeside vs Poolhouse in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Lakeside 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.
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Lakeside vs Poolhouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lakeside 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.
More Lakeside comparisons
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