What 76 tells you about White Heron
The published LRV of Sherwin-Williams White Heron SW-7627 is 76. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. White Heron SW-7627 carries a violet undertone and must not inherit specifications from Benjamin Moore's same-name color.
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.
Read the narrow edge between White Heron and the existing white from several steps away. Repeat with Origami White in that same position. The question is whether the wall needs a barely visible transition or an obvious boundary; a high LRV can support either result depending on its neighbor.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
White Heron and Origami White both have a published LRV of 76. That equality describes reflectance, not matching colorants or identical undertones. White Heron SW-7627 is a cool white with violet undertones; it is not Benjamin Moore's same-name color. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Specify SW-7627 and test the violet influence rather than borrowing advice about the Benjamin Moore white. Do not read LRV 76 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment covers that related choice. 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.
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