Reflecting Pool vs Sockeye
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Reflecting Pool belongs to the blue family and Sockeye to the pink-red family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (39 vs 40), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Reflecting Pool runs cool while Sockeye is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 53.0, 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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Reflecting Pool vs Sockeye Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Reflecting Pool on one side and Sockeye 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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