Polished Concrete vs Riverway
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Polished Concrete belongs to the grey family and Riverway to the blue-grey family. Polished Concrete (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Riverway (LRV 16), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Polished Concrete runs neutral while Riverway is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.9, 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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Polished Concrete vs Riverway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Concrete 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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