Poolhouse vs Smoky Azurite
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Poolhouse belongs to the blue-grey family and Smoky Azurite to the blue family. At LRV 29 vs 25, Poolhouse will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Poolhouse vs Smoky Azurite in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Poolhouse and Smoky Azurite 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Poolhouse gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Poolhouse vs Smoky Azurite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Poolhouse on one side and Smoky Azurite 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.