PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsNatural Choicevs Sherwin-WilliamsShoji White
Why this comparison. Both whites with a greige soul; Natural Choice is warmer, Shoji White more mineral.
Natural Choice and Shoji White are very close (ΔE 3.14). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7011
Natural Choice
#E3DED0 · LRV 73
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7042
Shoji White
#E1DAC4 · LRV 74
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.14
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Shoji White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Natural Choice: red-orange / warm
Shoji White: yellow / warm
Shoji White: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (73 vs 74) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Natural Choice | Shoji White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7011 | SW 7042 |
| Hex | #E3DED0 | #E1DAC4 |
| RGB | 227, 222, 208 | 225, 218, 196 |
| LRV | 73 | 74 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK NATURAL CHOICE
Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK SHOJI WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Shoji White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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