Poolhouse vs Smoky Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Poolhouse belongs to the blue-grey family and Smoky Blue to the blue family. Poolhouse (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Blue (LRV 15), a difference of 14 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 15.3, 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 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Poolhouse vs Smoky Blue in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Poolhouse and Smoky Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Poolhouse reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Smoky Blue.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Poolhouse reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Smoky Blue.
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 Smoky Blue.
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 Smoky Blue.
Color Details
Poolhouse vs Smoky Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Poolhouse on one side and Smoky Blue 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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