Riverway vs Truepenny
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Riverway belongs to the blue-grey family and Truepenny to the beige family. Truepenny (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Riverway (LRV 16), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Riverway runs cool while Truepenny is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.8, 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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Riverway vs Truepenny Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Riverway on one side and Truepenny 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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