Heron Plume and Aesthetic White: the documented difference
Heron Plume has an LRV of 75; Sherwin-Williams Aesthetic White SW-7035 is 73. The difference is 2 points, with Heron Plume returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. Heron Plume's violet undertone is a reason to assess it carefully against warm fixed whites. Aesthetic White has a cool violet undertone according to Sherwin-Williams.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Plume | Sherwin-Williams SW-6070 | 75 |
| Aesthetic White | Sherwin-Williams SW-7035 | 73 |
The choice beside ivory cabinets and gray fabric
An ivory cabinet cannot be made compatible simply by calling the wall off-white; the actual boundary needs to feel intentional.
Set up both candidates with ivory cabinets and gray fabric. 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
For a second point of reference, Origami White is recorded at LRV 76.
Test the permanent ivory first; avoid selecting this white solely because a screen image looks neutral. Assess Heron Plume and Aesthetic White 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 Heron Plume SW-6070. The recorded LRV is 75. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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