Otter vs Riverway
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Otter belongs to the beige-pink family and Riverway to the blue-grey family. Riverway (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Otter (LRV 6), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Otter runs warm while Riverway is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.5, 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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Otter vs Riverway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Otter on one side and Riverway 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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