Heron Plume 6070 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E5E1D8, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paraffin from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E1D8 · 6070
Heron Plume
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Heron Plume in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heron Plume in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHeron Plume
Nearly identical
PPGParaffin
Paraffin
PPG
Nearly identical
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dove White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wispy White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Painter'S White
Behr
Nearly identical
Freshened-Up
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heron Plume
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heron Plume
#E5E1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heron Plume
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heron Plume Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Heron Plume.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heron Plume — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heron Plume have?
Heron Plume by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Heron Plume in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heron Plume from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heron Plume are Paraffin by PPG (a near-identical match), Moon Pie by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heron Plume's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Heron Plume?
Heron Plume has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heron Plume's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.