Blue Heron
Blue Heron is a genuinely dark Purple from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5C6A85
LRV
15.77
Blue Heron in Real Rooms
Blue Heron has a low LRV of 15.77 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom, front door and dining room.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Blue Heron on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
Benjamin Moore Blue Heron Kitchen Cabinets
@kerrypottlecan
Bm Blue Heron Kitchen Cabinets
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2 Bedroom Photos
To use Blue Heron in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
832 Bedroom Accent Wall
@mcgpropsol
832 Bedroom
@mcgpropsol
2 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Blue Heron and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Benjamin Moore Blue Heron bathroom
@creativewalldesignsct
Benjamin Moore Blue Heron bathroom color
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2 Front Door Photos
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Blue Heron in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
Benjamin Moore Blue Heron Front Door
@begrace22
Blue Heron Front Door
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Blue Heron in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
832 Dining Room
@graygardenscraftsman
