Pollen Powder vs Software
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Pollen Powder belongs to the beige family and Software to the grey family. Pollen Powder (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Software (LRV 23), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pollen Powder runs warm while Software is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Pollen Powder vs Software Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pollen Powder on one side and Software 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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