Grey Heron vs White Sand paint color comparison

Grey Heron vs White Sand

Grey HeronSherwin-WilliamsvsWhite SandSherwin-WilliamsΔE 9.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Grey Heron reads as greige-grey, while White Sand reads as greige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. White Sand (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Heron (LRV 65), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Grey Heron
Sherwin-Williams · 9566
LRV64.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9566
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
White Sand
Sherwin-Williams · 9582
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9582
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Grey Heron vs White Sand Simulated Comparison

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