Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Poolhouse |
| SKU | SW 7603 |
| Hex | #8095A0 |
| RGB | 128, 149, 160 |
| HSL | 201°, 14%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse
Poolhouse sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Poolhouse is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Poolhouse within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8095A0 in HSL space. Pair Poolhouse with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Poolhouse from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7603 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Poolhouse
At Behr, the closest color to Poolhouse is Coastal Vista (PPU14-06) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Vista swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Poolhouse
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Poolhouse is Amsterdam (AF-550). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Amsterdam and you'll get the same color. See the full Amsterdam swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Poolhouse
Valspar's nearest match is Evening Eclipse (4007-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.5 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Poolhouse without repainting risk. See the full Evening Eclipse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Poolhouse
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Seastone (PPG10-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Poolhouse without repainting risk. See the full Seastone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Poolhouse
Glidden's nearest match is Seastone (PPG10-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Poolhouse without repainting risk. See the full Seastone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Poolhouse
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Poolhouse is Blue Laguna (432-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Blue Laguna and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Poolhouse
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Poolhouse is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Poolhouse
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Poolhouse is Silver Storm (DE5822) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Storm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Poolhouse
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Poolhouse. The nearest is Berrington Blue (NO. 14) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Poolhouse
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Poolhouse. The nearest is Nichols Beach (H048) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Poolhouse
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Poolhouse. The nearest is Ocean Melody (0499) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Poolhouse
Rodda's nearest match is Whale Migration (R081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poolhouse without repainting risk. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Poolhouse
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ravine (C2-731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Poolhouse without repainting risk. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Poolhouse
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Poolhouse is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Poolhouse
At Backdrop, the closest color to Poolhouse is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Poolhouse
Kompozit has no exact twin of Poolhouse. The nearest is Ocean Melody (0499) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →