Refined vs White Heron paint color comparison

Refined vs White Heron

RefinedBenjamin MoorevsWhite HeronBenjamin MooreΔE 8.8 — Noticeable difference

Refined and White Heron come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Refined reads as beige-greige, while White Heron reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 87 for White Heron vs 72 for Refined — means White Heron will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Refined
Benjamin Moore · AF-75
LRV71.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-75
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
White Heron
Benjamin Moore · OC-57
LRV86.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-57
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Refined vs White Heron Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refined on one side and White Heron on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.