Paint Color Lab Shoji White SW 7042
Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042) has an LRV of 74 and closely matches PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1).
- LRV
- 74light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #E6DFD3
- RGB
- 230, 223, 211
- CIE Lab
- 89.1 / 0.3 / 6.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Shoji White in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 1.0 | near-identical |
| Cozy White Valspar 3008-10C | Valspar | 79.76 | 1.5 | very close |
| Cream In My Coffee Valspar 3003-10C | Valspar | 72.31 | 1.9 | very close |
| Classic Gray BM OC-23 | Benjamin Moore | 73.67 | 2.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Pale Oak BM OC-20 | Benjamin Moore | 68.64 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Campfire Ash Behr N320-1 | Behr | 69 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Antique White PPG 1024-2 | PPG | 72 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Silver Drop Behr 790C-2 | Behr | 70 | 2.3 | close, visible side by side |
Matches come from the 190 colors in our database so far, not from every color each brand makes. Try the color matcher for any hex code.
Shoji White on a wall
About Shoji White
Shoji White LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042) has an LRV of 74, placing it in the light range while reflecting less light than many brighter whites. Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible light a color reflects on a scale from 0 to 100. At 74, Shoji White can keep a room relatively bright while retaining more visual depth than a white with an LRV above 90. Its color family is white, and its calculated undertone is warm, with a yellow influence. This warmth may become more noticeable alongside cooler finishes or under lighting that emphasizes yellow. Check a sample against nearby materials before deciding how it works with the room’s overall palette.
Shoji White in other brands
PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) is the nearest listed match, with an LRV of 75 and a ΔE of 0.9. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical match in the supplied comparison. Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) has an LRV of 79.76 and a ΔE of 1.5, making it very close but noticeably lighter by reflectance. Valspar Cream In My Coffee (3003-10C) has an LRV of 72.31 and a ΔE of 1.9. It is also very close, although it reflects slightly less light. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23), with an LRV of 73.67 and a ΔE of 2.0, sits at the boundary between a very close and a close, visible match. These comparisons identify candidates, not guaranteed replacements. Test them beside the same trim and flooring.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has an LRV of 77, making it lighter than Shoji White. Its ΔE of 1.4 indicates a very close match, so the difference may be subtle in some settings. Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012), with an LRV of 81 and a ΔE of 2.0, reflects more light and is also a close alternative. These choices may suit rooms where greater brightness is the priority. Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) has an LRV of 72, making it darker, with a ΔE of 1.4. Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010) has an LRV of 74 and a ΔE of 0.8; it matches the reflectance level but is not darker by LRV. Compare the candidates at different times of day, especially where window direction changes the appearance of warm undertones.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Shoji White.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.