Ref. #5D7274 · 6222
Riverway
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Riverway Technical Profile
What color is Riverway? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #5D7274. Colors similar to Riverway include Vista Paint Paradise City, Vista Paint Portsmouth Blue, Hirshfield's Paradise City. Riverway has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Riverway creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Riverway pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Riverway
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Riverway
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Riverway
#5D7274
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#697E9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Riverway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Riverway Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Riverway.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Riverway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Riverway have?
Riverway by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Riverway from other brands?
The closest matches are Paradise City by Vista Paint (#5D7172), Portsmouth Blue by Vista Paint (#5E7275), Paradise City by Hirshfield's (#5F7475). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Riverway?
Riverway has an LRV of 15.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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