Blue Heron
We've categorized Blue Heron as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#8D969B
LRV
29.84
Blue Heron's Color Strip
Blue Heron is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Waterfall and Winter Lake. The strip spans from Steel Blue at the lightest end to Blueprint at the deepest. Strip Ex23 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Blue Heron in Real Rooms
Blue Heron has a medium LRV of 29.84 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Blue Heron holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Blue Heron in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Blue Heron rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Blue Heron in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Blue Heron fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Blue Heron provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Blue Heron adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Blue Heron adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Blue Heron on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Blue Heron in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Blue Heron is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Blue Heron keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Blue Heron provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Blue Heron brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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