Sail Cloth vs White Heron paint color comparison

Sail Cloth vs White Heron

Sail ClothBenjamin MoorevsWhite HeronBenjamin MooreΔE 8.3 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Sail Cloth reads as beige, while White Heron reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 87 vs 73, White Heron will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sail Cloth's warm character against White Heron's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sail Cloth
Benjamin Moore · PM-21
LRV72.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberPM-21
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
White Heron
Benjamin Moore · OC-57
LRV86.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-57
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sail Cloth vs White Heron Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sail Cloth 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.