Poolhouse vs Waterloo
Poolhouse and Waterloo come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Poolhouse reads as blue-grey, while Waterloo reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 29 for Poolhouse vs 13 for Waterloo — means Poolhouse will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 17.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Poolhouse vs Waterloo in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Poolhouse and Waterloo in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Poolhouse returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Poolhouse returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Poolhouse returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Poolhouse vs Waterloo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Poolhouse on one side and Waterloo 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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