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Sherwin Williams Riverway SW6222

Riverway

Sherwin Williams

SW6222

About Riverway by Sherwin Williams

Riverway SW6222 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 16% and hue near 185° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 15.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #5d7274

RGB: 93, 114, 116

Hue185°

Saturation11%

Lightness41%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Riverway from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Riverway looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Riverway SW6222 a warm or cool color?
Riverway by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Riverway?
Riverway sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 185°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Riverway?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 41%. Hue is close to 185°. The hex value is #5d7274. The RGB value is 93, 114, 116.
Is Riverway better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Riverway has brightness around 16%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Riverway?
You can match Riverway with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Riverway work best in a home?
Riverway works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Riverway compare to a pure white paint?
Riverway is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Riverway in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Riverway in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Riverway. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Riverway. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.