Queen Anne Lilac vs Riverway
Queen Anne Lilac and Riverway come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Queen Anne Lilac belongs to the grey family and Riverway to the blue-grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 48 for Queen Anne Lilac vs 16 for Riverway — means Queen Anne Lilac will open up a space more effectively. Where Queen Anne Lilac leans warm, Riverway reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Queen Anne Lilac vs Riverway in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Queen Anne Lilac and Riverway in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Queen Anne Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Riverway.
Color Details
Queen Anne Lilac vs Riverway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Queen Anne Lilac 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.