Pool Blue vs Weathered Shingle
Pool Blue and Weathered Shingle come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Pool Blue belongs to the blue family and Weathered Shingle to the beige-greige family. The 48-point LRV gap — 70 for Pool Blue vs 22 for Weathered Shingle — means Pool Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Pool Blue leans cool, Weathered Shingle reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Pool Blue vs Weathered Shingle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pool Blue on one side and Weathered Shingle 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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