White Heron → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore White Heron (OC-57), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for White Heron
If you love Benjamin Moore White Heron but need a Behr 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 Behr, 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 Behr 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 Behr 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. Ultra Pure White is slightly cooler but close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for White Heron
Ultra Pure White is slightly cooler but close.
| White Heron | Ultra Pure White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 89.12 | 94 |
| Hex | #F3F1EB | #F7F7F5 |
| Undertone | Warm Neutral | True Neutral |
| 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.
Ultra Pure White has true neutral undertones. Behr's cleanest, purest white. About as close to a true white as you'll find in any brand. No noticeable undertone.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
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.
Ultra Pure White in Your Room
Stays white in every lighting condition. The benchmark white that other whites are compared against.
LRV and Brightness
White Heron has an LRV of 89.12, while Ultra Pure White has an LRV of 94. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
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.
Ultra Pure White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Ultra 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 Behr match for White Heron (OC-57) is Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. Ultra Pure White is slightly cooler but close. 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. Ultra Pure White is a Behr color with true neutral undertones and an LRV of 94. With a Delta E of 3, 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 3, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.