Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Riverway |
| SKU | SW 6222 |
| Hex | #5A6E73 |
| RGB | 90, 110, 115 |
| HSL | 192°, 12%, 40% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Riverway
With an LRV of 11, Riverway is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Riverway works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Riverway within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5A6E73 in HSL space. Pair Riverway with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Riverway Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Riverway from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6222 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Riverway
Behr's nearest match is Unreal Teal (ECC-58-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Riverway without repainting risk. See the full Unreal Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Riverway
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Riverway is Knoxville Gray (HC-160) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Knoxville Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Riverway
Valspar's nearest match is Flannel Gray (8004-38F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Riverway without repainting risk. See the full Flannel Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Riverway
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Riverway is Superstition (PPG1035-6). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Superstition and you'll get the same color. See the full Superstition swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Riverway
The closest Glidden equivalent of Riverway is Superstition (PPG1035-6). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11). If Glidden is your counter, order Superstition and you'll get the same color. See the full Superstition swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Riverway
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Riverway is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadowed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Riverway
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Riverway is Slate Tile (HGSW 1472) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Tile swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Riverway
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Moody Blues (DET590), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Riverway without repainting risk. See the full Moody Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Riverway
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Riverway is Storm Chaser (JG-86) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Riverway
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Riverway is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Riverway
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Riverway is Spacebox (0493) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spacebox swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Riverway
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Portsmouth Blue (H0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Riverway without repainting risk. See the full Portsmouth Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Riverway
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Riverway. The nearest is Cambridge (C2-729) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Riverway
At Clare, the closest color to Riverway is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Riverway
Kompozit's nearest match is Bowman Blue (0500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Riverway without repainting risk. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →