Shoji White 7042 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E6DFD3, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Chestnut from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6DFD3 · 7042
Shoji White
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Shoji White
Shoji White is one of Sherwin-Williams' most-used warm off-whites — at LRV 74 it's the in-between people reach for when a true white feels too cold and a greige feels too gray. It has a soft, warm linen quality that flatters cabinetry, trim, and whole rooms, and it's a natural partner for the warm-greige walls that replaced the gray era.
Because it's warm, it can read slightly creamy beside a stark white, so keep the whites in a room consistent. It's most forgiving in soft, natural light. Behr Crisp Linen is a near-identical cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore Etiquette close behind.
Shoji White Technical Profile
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Shoji White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shoji White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsShoji White
Nearly identical
PPGWater Chestnut
Water Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Crisp Linen
Behr
Nearly identical
Herare White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
August Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mousey Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Totten's Inlet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crisp Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Etiquette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique White
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shoji White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shoji White
#E6DFD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shoji White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shoji White 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 Shoji White.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shoji White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shoji White have?
Shoji White 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 Shoji White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shoji White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shoji White are Water Chestnut by PPG (a near-identical match), Crisp Linen by Behr (a near-identical match), Cappuccino White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shoji White'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 Shoji White?
Shoji White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shoji White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.