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Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042): closest Benjamin Moore matches

Published values: hex #E6DFD3, LRV 74.345. See Shoji White on the Sherwin-Williams site

Computed match, not an official equivalent. We compare the digital color values each brand publishes using CIEDE2000 Delta E (lower is closer). Paint looks different on screens and in different light, so always check a physical sample on your wall before you buy.

Top 3 Benjamin Moore matches

ColorHexLRVDelta Evs Shoji White
Etiquette
AF-50
#E5E0D574.030.95
Practically identical
About the same lightness (LRV)
Sonnet
AF-55
#E3DBCD70.41.23
Very close
Darker (LRV 70.4 vs 74.345)
Olympic Mountains
971
#E2DDD070.151.35
Very close
Darker (LRV 70.15 vs 74.345)

Delta E closeness labels are our own rule of thumb, explained on the method page.

Compare samples before you buy

Shoji White sample (Sherwin-Williams site) Etiquette sample (Benjamin Moore site) Peel-and-stick samples: coming soon

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FAQ

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Shoji White?

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Benjamin Moore color is Etiquette (AF-50), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.95 (practically identical). The next closest are Sonnet (AF-55, Delta E 1.23) and Olympic Mountains (971, Delta E 1.35).

What is the LRV of Shoji White?

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 74.345 for Shoji White (SW 7042). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Etiquette has a published LRV of 74.03.

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Shoji White?

Sherwin-Williams publishes Shoji White (SW 7042) as hex #E6DFD3. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

How should I check whether the match works for me?

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.

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