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    Home » Blog

    Sherwin Williams Shoji White: a complete color review

    Published: Sep 20, 2023 · Modified: Apr 22, 2025 by Meg · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Looking for the perfect creamy white paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Shoji White and if it might be right for your space!

    There are many neutral paint colors out there, including several that fall in that creamy white, off-white or greige category.

    This makes undertones and swatching more important than ever!

    Warm, creamy whites can give a room a soft, comfortable feeling so let's chat about the specifics of Sherwin Williams Shoji White and if it might be perfect for your home!

    Sherwin Williams Shoji White paint color guide

    Shoji White, Sherwin Williams, SW 7042

    Shoji White is a warm, creamy white that gives a room a subtle, cozy feel. Some even consider it a greige.

    Click here to get a peel & stick sample of Shoji White.

    Color Family

    Shoji White is in the white color family.

    shoji white kitchen
    shoji white home office

    Light Reflectance Value

    74

    Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

    With an LRV of 74, Shoji White is a dark white. Generally, anything with an LRV from 72-82 is considered off-white, with anything higher than 82 being true white.

    Because its LRV is near on the edge of this range, some refer to Shoji White as a greige paint color. It will reflect light differently depending on lighting sources in a space.

    RGB Colors

    R: 230 G: 223 B: 211

    RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

    When all three numbers are close in value like this, the color is considered a neutral.

    With its balanced neutral tones, Shoji White is great for any room. Try a peel-and-stick sample to see how it works with your home’s natural light!

    Hex Code

    #e6dfd3

    shoji white bathroom
    shoji white bedroom

    Undertones

    Shoji White is one of those paint colors without a lot of undertones. However, Shoji White does have very subtle green undertones.

    Shoji White often appears as a very creamy white. It may look warmer in south-facing rooms. The green undertones may be more apparent in north-facing rooms.

    It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.

    Click here to get removable peel & stick paint samples to easily swatch with!

    Best uses

    Shoji White is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color.

    • Living rooms
    • Bedrooms
    • Kitchens
    • Bathrooms
    • Home exterior
    • Interior doors
    • Cabinets
    • Furniture

    Shoji White’s subtle undertones shift with your lighting. Click here to order a peel-and-stick sample to see how it looks in your rooms!

    shoji white exterior
    shoji white living room

    Similar Colors

    • Behr Sand Drift
    • Benjamin Moore Etiquette
    • Sherwin Williams Pacer White
    • Sherwin Williams White Duck
    • Sherwin Williams White Heron
    • Sherwin Williams Oyster White

    Still deciding between Shoji White and another color? Order peel-and-stick samples of all your favorites to compare them side by side!

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    Coordinating Colors

    As a neutral, Shoji White pairs well with most other paint colors, including cool grays, dark purples, warm whites, blues, greens, bronzes, browns, beiges and golds.

    Grays:

    • Fawn Brindle
    • Ethereal Mood
    • Rushing River
    • Silverplate

    Dark purples:

    • Perle Noir
    • Cloak Gray
    • Midnight
    • Quixotic Plum

    Warm whites:

    • Pure White
    • Alabaster
    • Greek Villa
    • Dover White

    Trim Colors

    Since Shoji White is a warm off-white, I prefer to pair it with soft whites for trim:

    Soft white trim colors:

    • Sherwin Williams Alabaster
    • Benjamin Moore White Dove
    • Behr Cameo White

    Sherwin Williams Shoji White color palette

    Want to use this paint color in your home? Instantly upgrade your home's aesthetic with our exclusive paint color palette. Unlock the perfect trim color and six stunning accent colors, a combination of neutrals and bold hues for an instantly harmonious space!

    Get your perfect paint color palette by clicking here!

    shoji white paint color palette

    Click here to get a peel & stick sample of Shoji White.

    Shoji White FAQs

    Here are common frequently asked questions about Shoji White.

    What are the undertones of SW Shoji White?

    Shoji White doesn't have a lot of undertones; however, it does have subtle green undertones that are more apparent in spaces with cooler lighting.

    What trim colors pair well with SW Shoji White?

    Because Shoji White is a warm off-white paint color, it pairs well with warm white paint colors for trim, including SW Alabaster, BM White Dove, Behr Cameo White or SW Dover White.

    Will Shoji White look yellow?

    Shoji White is a creamy off-white that may look warmer in south-facing rooms. It should not look yellow, as it has subtle green undertones. However, it's always important to swatch colors before committing because colors can appear differently in individual spaces.

    What is the difference between Alabaster and Shoji White?

    SW shoji white vs alabaster

    SW Alabaster has an LRV of 82, and Shoji White has an LRV of 74, which means Alabaster is lighter and will reflect more light back into a room. Alabaster has subtle beige undertones, and Shoji White has subtle green undertones.

    See my complete comparison of Shoji White vs Alabaster here!

    What Benjamin Moore color is similar to Shoji White?

    BM Etiquette is similar to SW Shoji White.

    Sherwin Williams Shoji White is a versatile, warm off-white that works in any space. Order your peel-and-stick sample here to see if it's the perfect fit for your home!

    Still unsure which paint color is right for your space?

    Choosing paint doesn’t have to be stressful! My free Paint Color Planning Quick Start Guide walks you through the exact steps to confidently choose the perfect color — without the overwhelm, second-guessing, or endless swatch testing.

    👉 Click here to download the free guide!

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    My Paint Color Formula course walks you through the painless process of expertly testing paint swatches to ensure you have the perfect color for your home.

    Learn more about the Paint Color Formula here!

    The best way to sample paint? Samplize!

    Get peel-and-stick removable and reusable paint samples here!

    Thanks for reading!

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    Meg

    Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.

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