Rivulet vs Synergy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Synergy (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Rivulet (LRV 33), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 15.0, 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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Rivulet vs Synergy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rivulet on one side and Synergy 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 Rivulet comparisons
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Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 33), opening up a space where Rivulet encloses it.
Rivulet reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Hardwick White reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 33, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 33), opening up a space where Rivulet encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 33), opening up a space where Rivulet encloses it.
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At LRV 33 vs 7, Rivulet is decisively the brighter choice.
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