Nouvelle White vs Riverway

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Nouvelle White belongs to the grey-white family and Riverway to the blue-grey family. At LRV 72 vs 16, Nouvelle White will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nouvelle White's warm character against Riverway's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 42.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.