Gray Owl vs White Heron
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gray Owl belongs to the grey family and White Heron to the white-yellow family. White Heron (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Owl (LRV 65), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Owl runs warm while White Heron is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gray Owl vs White Heron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Owl on one side and White Heron on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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