River Rouge vs Watery

River Rouge and Watery come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. River Rouge reads as grey, while Watery reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 57 for Watery vs 12 for River Rouge — means Watery will open up a space more effectively. Where River Rouge leans warm, Watery reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.