White Heron → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore White Heron (OC-57), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for White Heron
If you love Benjamin Moore White Heron but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
White Heron (OC-57) is a very light white with warm neutral undertones. A clean white with barely perceptible warm undertones. Brighter than White Dove, warmer than Chantilly Lace. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 89.12) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between White Heron and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Sherwin Williams match for White Heron. Pure White (SW 7005) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Pure White is very similar. Both are clean whites with minimal warmth.
Sherwin Williams Matches for White Heron
Pure White is very similar. Both are clean whites with minimal warmth.
| White Heron | Pure White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 89.12 | 84 |
| Hex | #F3F1EB | #EDECE6 |
| Undertone | Warm Neutral | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
White Heron has warm neutral undertones. A clean white with barely perceptible warm undertones. Brighter than White Dove, warmer than Chantilly Lace.
Pure White has warm cream undertones. A warm white that's slightly creamier than Extra White but not as warm as Alabaster. The Goldilocks of SW whites.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. White Heron's warm neutral quality may read differently than Pure White's warm cream character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
White Heron in Your Room
Reads as a clean, fresh white with just enough warmth to avoid feeling cold. Very versatile.
Pure White in Your Room
Reads as a clean, slightly warm white in most conditions. Less creamy than Alabaster, more warm than Extra White. Very versatile.
LRV and Brightness
White Heron has an LRV of 89.12, while Pure White has an LRV of 84. That means White Heron reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, White Heron will make the space feel brighter and more open than Pure White. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for White Heron
Benjamin Moore recommends White Heron for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, bathroom. With an LRV of 89.12, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Pure White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pure White in the same rooms you planned for White Heron.
White Heron in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for White Heron (OC-57) is Pure White (SW 7005) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Pure White is very similar. Both are clean whites with minimal warmth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. White Heron is a Benjamin Moore color with warm neutral undertones and an LRV of 89.12. Pure White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 84. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.