White Heron and Marshmallow: the documented difference
White Heron has an LRV of 76; Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow SW-7001 is 82. The difference is 6 points, with Marshmallow returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. White Heron SW-7627 carries a violet undertone and must not inherit specifications from Benjamin Moore's same-name color. Marshmallow is a white with a pink undertone.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| White Heron | Sherwin-Williams SW-7627 | 76 |
| Marshmallow | Sherwin-Williams SW-7001 | 82 |
The choice beside cream tile and natural timber
Cream tile creates a permanent warm boundary, while natural wood provides a second comparison rather than a guarantee of compatibility.
Set up both candidates with cream tile and natural timber. Use equal-sized boards with the intended finishes and place them in the same orientation. Do not put one directly beside a window and leave the other in shadow. A difference that follows the position rather than the board is a lighting observation, not evidence that the formula changed.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
The alternative Origami White has an LRV of 76.
Specify SW-7627 and test the violet influence rather than borrowing advice about the Benjamin Moore white. Assess White Heron and Marshmallow alone as well as side by side. The unchosen board will not remain in the finished room, and a preference created only by that neighbor may not survive its removal. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams White Heron SW-7627. The recorded LRV is 76. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
This guide reviews published color information and proposes practical sample checks. It does not claim first-hand paint testing or customer-review scores. Sherwin-Williams does not sponsor or endorse this site. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Confirm the color in a physical sample and select the coating for the actual surface and finish.