Renwick Heather vs Riverway
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Renwick Heather reads as grey, while Riverway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Renwick Heather (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Riverway (LRV 16), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Renwick Heather runs neutral while Riverway is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Renwick Heather vs Riverway in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Renwick Heather 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.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Renwick Heather has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Renwick Heather vs Riverway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Renwick Heather 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.
More Renwick Heather comparisons
See how Renwick Heather stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
