Lily White vs White Heron
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Lily White reads as blue-white, while White Heron reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. White Heron (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Lily White (LRV 80), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lily White runs blue while White Heron is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lily White vs White Heron in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Lily White and White Heron are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. White Heron reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Lily White vs White Heron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lily White 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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