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Given its blue undertones, this white is best used in well-lit spaces. It was part of the 2020 Color Trends Collection from Benjamin Moore.

White Heron / Benjamin Moore OC-57

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What are people saying about this color?

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These two [White Heron and Vanilla Milkshake] are my go-tos when I need a cooler crisp white for trim. Yes, Decorators White is always the front-runner, but I just like to find my own unique options. White Heron is a cooler, white when you need something that will shy away from getting dingy or muddling with other colors."

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White Heron comes in warmer than Decorator’s White, but cooler than White Dove. So if you are looking for a crisp white for your naturally lit room, White Heron is a good choice. Use the same color on ceilings and trim.

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White Heron / Benjamin Moore OC-57

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Another off-white, White Heron is a crisp variation with blue undertones that's particularly nice on trim, casings, and millwork. On walls, white is the perfect backdrop via which to show off artwork and decorative elements. Pair it with warm and cool shades—both work with it because it isn't too stark.

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White Heron / Benjamin Moore OC-57

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

White Heron looks best in rooms with lots of natural light, or paired with cooler grays and wood tones for a chic contrast.

White Heron / Benjamin Moore OC-57

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Where could you expect to see it?

White Heron is great for bringing in light to hallways, trims, kitchens and living rooms.

White Heron / Benjamin Moore OC-57

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you are worried about your white looking sterile, or too stark, choose a warmer white than White Heron. Due to its slight blue undertones, White Heron can read like a primer or a cooler white if it’s paired with other off-whites or creamy white countertops.

White Heron / Benjamin Moore OC-57

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Any pro tips?

"White Heron is a white paint color that we used in our kitchen/breakfast nook. I tried this color on a small space in our kitchen and it looked very white, once the sun went down a little, it had a more green undertone. I noticed that this color has some green undertones that appear with less natural light. During the morning and into the early afternoon this color is the perfect creamy white in our kitchen. Once the sun starts to set you can see notes of green but I love it anyway" makinghomebase.com

What colors does it go well with?

First Light 2102-70, Cushing Green HC-12, Thunder F-685, Buxton Blue HC-149, Windmill Wings 2067-60, Oxford Gray 2128-40, Blue Danube 2062-30, Golden Straw 2152-50, *via Benjamin Moore

What's the LRV?

88.85. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other whites, White Heron has a high LRV, meaning it reflects a lot of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes. White Heron is a great choice for an exterior color if you’re going for a very bright white.

What are some similar popular colors?

Chantilly Lace, Cloud White, Swiss Coffee

White Heron

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Where could you expect to see it?

Who shouldn't pick this color?

Any pro tips?

What colors does it go well with?

What's the LRV?

Does it work as an exterior color?

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