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White Heron

With a focus on bright and airy tones, White Heron (7627) is a standout White in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 9 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#E7E1D7

LRV

76.04

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Light Reflectance Value
76.04
Light
TemperatureWarm
SaturationBright

White Heron's Color Strip

White Heron is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aesthetic White and City Loft. The strip spans from Heron Plume at the lightest end to Windfresh White at the deepest. Strip 259 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

White Heron in Real Rooms

White Heron has a high LRV of 76.04 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bathroom, bedroom and living room.

2 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of White Heron prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Sherwin Williams White Heron hallway

Hallway walls create a serene passage in soft White Heron.

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SW White Heron hallway paint

Corridor walls transition seamlessly in gentle White Heron hues.

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1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, White Heron brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

SW 7627 bathroom color

Bathroom tile and walls unite in calming White Heron.

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3 Bedroom Photos

White Heron creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

SW White Heron bedroom color

Bedroom accent walls glow warmly in airy White Heron.

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Sw 7627 Bedroom

Bedroom features crisp walls painted in elegant White Heron.

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Sherwin Williams White Heron Bedroom

Master bedroom walls radiate light in soft White Heron.

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3 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as White Heron. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

SW White Heron living room paint

Living room walls draw light in peaceful White Heron throughout.

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SW White Heron living room color review

Sitting room walls embrace a serene palette of White Heron.

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SW White Heron living room color

Open living space shines in luminous White Heron walls.

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Coordinating Colors

Analytical Gray
White Heron
Analytical Gray vs White Heron
Analytical Gray
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Analytical Gray
7051 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Analytical Gray encloses it.

Adaptive Shade
White Heron
Adaptive Shade vs White Heron
Adaptive Shade
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Adaptive Shade
7053 · LRV 21
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 21), opening up a space where Adaptive Shade encloses it.

Similar Colors

Sunbleached
White Heron
Sunbleached vs White Heron
Sunbleached
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Sunbleached
9585 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pearly White
White Heron
Pearly White vs White Heron
Pearly White
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Pearly White
7009 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Aesthetic White
White Heron
Aesthetic White vs White Heron
Aesthetic White
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

White Heron
Zurich White
White Heron vs Zurich White
White Heron
Zurich White
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Zurich White
7626 · LRV 76

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Toque White
White Heron
Toque White vs White Heron
Toque White
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Toque White
7003 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Heron Plume
White Heron
Heron Plume vs White Heron
Heron Plume
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Heron Plume
6070 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Sanctuary
White Heron
Sanctuary vs White Heron
Sanctuary
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Sanctuary
9583 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Shoji White
White Heron
Shoji White vs White Heron
Shoji White
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
7042 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mortar
White Heron
Mortar vs White Heron
Mortar
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Mortar
9584 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Futon
White Heron
Futon vs White Heron
Futon
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Futon
7101 · LRV 80
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

Futon reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Rain Cloud
White Heron
Rain Cloud vs White Heron
Rain Cloud
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.

Sea Mariner
White Heron
Sea Mariner vs White Heron
Sea Mariner
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Starry Night
White Heron
Starry Night vs White Heron
Starry Night
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Soulful Blue
White Heron
Soulful Blue vs White Heron
Soulful Blue
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 20, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.

Dusty Heather
White Heron
Dusty Heather vs White Heron
Dusty Heather
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 28, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.

Lakeside
White Heron
Lakeside vs White Heron
Lakeside
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Lakeside encloses it.

After the Storm
White Heron
After the Storm vs White Heron
After the Storm
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
After the Storm
9685 · LRV 3
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Heron Plume
White Heron
Heron Plume vs White Heron
Heron Plume
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Heron Plume
6070 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Toque White
White Heron
Toque White vs White Heron
Toque White
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Toque White
7003 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

White Heron
Zurich White
White Heron vs Zurich White
White Heron
Zurich White
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Zurich White
7626 · LRV 76

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Sunbleached
White Heron
Sunbleached vs White Heron
Sunbleached
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Sunbleached
9585 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Sanctuary
White Heron
Sanctuary vs White Heron
Sanctuary
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Sanctuary
9583 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

White Heron
Windsor Greige
White Heron vs Windsor Greige
White Heron
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Windsor Greige encloses it.

Khaki Shade
White Heron
Khaki Shade vs White Heron
Khaki Shade
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Khaki Shade
7533 · LRV 44
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 44), opening up a space where Khaki Shade encloses it.

Relaxed Khaki
White Heron
Relaxed Khaki vs White Heron
Relaxed Khaki
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Relaxed Khaki
6149 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 50), opening up a space where Relaxed Khaki encloses it.

Grecian Ivory
White Heron
Grecian Ivory vs White Heron
Grecian Ivory
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Grecian Ivory
7541 · LRV 63
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 63, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.

Natural Tan
White Heron
Natural Tan vs White Heron
Natural Tan
White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Natural Tan
7567 · LRV 65
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

A 11-point LRV gap (76 vs 65) makes White Heron the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#E7E1D7
RGB231, 225, 215
HSL38° 25% 87%
CMYK0 3 7 9
CIE LabL: 89.7 a: 0.3 b: 5.6
XYZX: 72.14 Y: 75.75 Z: 75.10
Strip259 pos. C5