December 9, 2024

Sherwin Williams Shoji White SW 7042: Everything You Need To Know

by Nishtha

Sherwin Williams Shoji White is a beautiful, warm off-white paint color that borders somewhere between cream and greige. This cozy and comfortable, warm white paint color by Sherwin Williams is a true neutral but might play a chameleon in various situations. Well, falling on the slighter darker end of the off-white color range, this creamy greige color will never disappoint you! It works wonderfully if you’re looking to make your space feel calm and cozy, and especially if you’re not looking for a bright creamy paint color – SW Shoji White is definitely something to try!

In this color review, I will be disclosing everything you need to know about Sherwin Williams Shoji White. We’re going to discuss the undertones, Light Reflectance Values (LRVs), where and how to use this muted warm white color in your home, color comparisons, FAQs, and much more! We will also discuss how this color behaves in various lighting conditions. And yes, I am going to showcase some real-time images as well! Excited much? Let’s get started!

What Color is Shoji White by Sherwin Williams?

Shoji White by Sherwin Williams is a dark off-white paint color or a super light greige color that has considerable depth and undertone. Reading somewhere between the lines of cream and greige, this color is definitely warm and cozy. So, if you’re not looking for a too-light, bright, and airy warm off-white paint color, SW Shoji White definitely falls on the medium to slightly darker end. Moreover, it can contrast really well with a soft white color on the trims, ceilings, and baseboards.

Sherwin Williams Shoji White can ultimately make your space look larger and airier. So, if you have a smaller space to deal with – this warm off-white color can do the ultimate magic! Moreover, if you reside in the colder, northern regions – this color can also play a beautiful ‘whole house color’ in your home! There have also been certain times that I have used this calm and soft warm white Sherwin Williams hue as a WHOLE HOUSE COLOR for my various E-Design and Color Consultation clients.

I’d recommend that you try this ready-to-order swatch in different rooms with different lighting conditions to determine how Sherwin Williams Shoji White will truly feel in your home.

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

Is Sherwin Williams’ Shoji White Warm or Cool?

Sherwin Williams Shoji White is definitely a warm-toned paint color that may sometimes appear dark off-white or a super light greige. Under any lighting conditions – SW Shoji White will always come off as a warmer paint color. Yes, it’s nowhere closer to being cool!

Does Sherwin Williams’ Shoji White Look Yellow?

SW Shoji White definitely has a touch of yellow to it! However, it’s not very dominant though! Since this paint color borders on the ‘greige’ end of the scale – the ‘gray’ undertone is what calms the color down and prevents it from looking yellow. Although, in lesser lighting conditions – this paint color can definitely showcase a wink of ‘yellow’. So, all in all, if you’re afraid of the ‘yellow’ undertones – SW Shoji White may not be the best option.

For instance, try placing a swatch of SW Shoji White against SW Origami White and SW Dover White and you’ll observe how soft and warm this color appears. SW Shoji White definitely has depth and a greige undertone which can feel ‘yellow’ when placed against SW Origami White. On the other hand, some off-whites like SW Dover White have a major yellow undertone whereas SW Shoji White feels quite muted and neutral.

What is the Difference Between Shoji White and Creamy White?

Shoji White is definitely darker than SW Creamy with an LRV of 74 and 81. Meanwhile, Sherwin Williams Creamy is a brighter off-white paint color with a major ‘yellow’ undertone. Well, Shoji White is definitely more muted and subdued with a pretty greige base and less yellow!

What is the Difference Between Shoji White and Aesthetic White?

SW Aesthetic White is a popular warm off-white color with a major inclination for the ‘orange’ undertone than yellow. This is also quite a beautiful warm white paint color with an LRV of 73 – hence, almost as light as SW Shoji White.

What pairs well with Shoji White?

SW Shoji White pairs amazingly well with touches of metallic black on the hardware or even satin brass, white oak or maple hardwood accents, and tones of dark green-gray, olive green, stormy blue, earthy bronze, and charcoal gray as paint accents.

What are the Undertones of Sherwin Williams Shoji White?

SW Shoji White falls somewhere along the lines of cream, beige, and gray (greige). Moreover, under certain lighting conditions, this color can also showcase a touch of green! So, Sherwin Williams Shoji White definitely has a dominant beige and gray undertone to it with just a bit of cream to make it feel warm and cozy. Also, the gray undertone is what prevents the color from looking too ‘yellow’!

Moreover, Shoji White Sherwin Williams can tend to appear slightly different under different lighting conditions – but not majorly dominant though. In general, you can use this color in any compass direction but you must know how it will end up looking. In a room with little natural light, this color will come off quite well – yes, it’s ideal for low-light spaces. On the other hand, this color is bound to look cozy, warm, and soft also when used in a room with little natural light. Let’s discuss how this color behaves in different lighting conditions –

In the north-facing rooms, SW Shoji White can showcase passive warmth without looking overly warm or yellow. The incoming cool light will balance off with the warm undertones and make this color feel more neutral.
In the south-facing rooms, Shoji White has the tendency to appear quite creamy and warm due to the incoming natural light. Yes, this is where SW Shoji White appears the warmest!
In the east-facing rooms, SW Shoji White will come off warm and cozy in the morning and quite muted all day long.
In the west-facing rooms, SW Shoji White has the tendency to look warm throughout the day and slightly muted or grayed out in the mornings.

SW Shoji White LRV

Light Reflectance Value or LRV is an important aspect to consider when choosing the best neutral paint color for your home. This value determines how light or dark the paint color is – on a scale of 0-100. Hence, the darker the paint color, the lower the LRV is!

Sherwin Williams Shoji White has an LRV of 74, hence, a light-toned paint color in general but definitely a darker-toned off-white paint color. It’s definitely darker than some popular bright whites like SW Pure White and SW Alabaster but definitely lighter than some popular greige paint colors like SW Agreeable Gray and SW Repose Gray. This color truly offers the best of both worlds.

Can I Use Sherwin Williams Shoji White For The WHOLE HOUSE?

Yes! Absolutely. Sherwin Williams Shoji White can be used as a whole house color in your home. You can choose to paint all the common walls of your home, the foyer, the entryway, hallways, the stairway, and other common areas of your home in SW Shoji White. Since this is a light, soft, muted, and warm enchanting neutral off-white color – it can definitely make a great fit for smaller or even medium-sized homes. Looking to brighten up the dull corners? Well, Shoji White by Sherwin Williams is your answer!

Meanwhile, to ensure that Shoji White doesn’t look monotonous as a ‘whole house color’ – I’d recommend that you paint the interior doors in a contrasting hue to add a sense of visual interest and depth. You can also choose to add tinges of bolder and Shoji White coordinating colors as accents on the accent wall, bathroom vanity, kitchen lower cabinets and island, entryway door, and built-in shelves in another contrasting hue to complete the palette. SW Shiitake and SW Balanced Beige interior doors will pair well with SW Shoji White walls.

How To Use SW Shoji White Paint?

Shoji White SW is a soft and muted, warm neutral white color that can be used in a particular space as well as a whole house color. This color can be used on all the walls of a particular room, the kitchen cabinets, mudroom and foyer cabinets, even trims and moldings, exterior walls, bathroom vanity, and much more. Moreover, you can infuse bolder colors with respect to SW Shoji White as a base color in a space. Moreover, this color is quite ideal to be used as a whole house color in most warm-toned interior design styles such as Modern Farmhouse, Scandinavian, Bohemian, French Country, Coastal, Mid-Century Modern, and even Transitional! Quite versatile, isn’t it?

Here’s a well-curated pre-made color palette that I have created for SW Shoji White on Etsy! It enlists all the exact colors that pair with Shoji White color including how and where to use them in your whole house color palette. I have included 5 color palettes (with Sherwin Williams Shoji White and complementary hues) along with how to use each of those paint colors in various areas of your home. You’ll also get the detailed MATERIAL and FABRIC palette with each of SW Shoji White color palettes! Another bonus is PAINT PLANNER and a detailed guide on paint sheens for various areas of your home.

Here’s where you can download the palette – Sherwin Williams Shoji White

Where To Use SW Shoji White Paint in Your Home?

You can use Shoji White by Sherwin Williams in various areas of your home. You can either use this color as a neutral or base in a specific space or even a whole house color. Moreover, this color is a classic choice for cabinets, vanity, interior doors, ceilings, trims, baseboards, and moldings as well. Here’s where you can use this SW Shoji White paint color –

Trims and Crown Moldings
Ceiling
Interior Doors
Exterior Doors
Exterior Walls
Exterior Trims and Shutters
Whole House including foyer and hallways
Bedroom Walls
Bathroom Walls
Bathroom Vanity
Kids’ Rooms
Laundry Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets
Mudroom Cabinets
Built-in Shelves

What Colors Go With SW Shoji White?

Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Shoji White are shades of beige, greige, taupe, tan, khaki, soft blues, dark blues, navy blues, blue-greens, green-grays, blue-grays, charcoal gray, lighter off-whites, browns/bronze, and black. Yes! This versatile color can pair well with every color category!

Here’s a list of Sherwin Williams blue colors that go with SW Shoji White –

Now, here’s a list of Sherwin Williams green and blue-green colors that go with SW Shoji White –

You must have a look at this list of Sherwin Williams bronze and black colors that go with SW Shoji White –

Now, here’s a list of Sherwin Williams beige/greige/taupe colors that go with SW Shoji White –

What Trim Colors Go With SW Shoji White?

If you’re looking for a seamless look, Shoji White by Sherwin Williams in itself can make a beautiful trim and ceiling color choice with Shoji White walls. In a different sheen of course, for instance, choose Eggshell for the walls, semi-gloss for the trims, and matte or flat for the ceiling! On the other hand, if you’re looking to create a contrast against these cozy and warm, off-white-painted walls, choose Sherwin Williams Pure White or High Reflective White.

Sherwin Williams Pure White

I’d personally recommend SW Pure White trims, moldings, and ceilings to go with SW Shoji White walls. Especially if you’re looking for a calm, contrasting, and warm approach, this trim color is definitely to go! Pure White ceiling and Shoji White walls will further make your space look larger, brighter, modern and timeless, with different sheens of course.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White can add a considerable contrast against the muted warmth of SW Shoji White. Simultaneously, you must know that this particular white trim color can make your SW Shoji White walls appear less white and slightly more muted greige!

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace

BM Chantilly Lace is another clean and bright white paint that works wonderfully with Sherwin Williams Shoji White paint color. In the case of contemporary, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, and modern design styles – this trim color will never disappoint you and also create a slight contrast!

Behr Ultra Pure White

Lightest and cleanest of them all, Behr Ultra Pure White is a clean and bright white paint that makes the ceilings appear higher and your dull corners brighter. A must-recommend for SW Shoji White paint color!

Where To Use Sherwin Williams Shoji White in Your Homes?

As mentioned earlier, Shoji White Sherwin Williams can make a light, soothing, warm, and cozy statement in any corner of your home. Well, if you’re excited to have a look at some inspirations of how this color has been used creatively, here’s a list to follow!

Sherwin Williams Shoji White Exteriors

@greenhouseproperties

Are you looking for a warm white paint color that has considerable depth and doesn’t wash off the undertones easily? Well, have a look at Sherwin Williams Shoji White on the exterior sidings and shiplap. This dark off-white paint color can look just so warm and welcoming – especially for Modern Farmhouse and coastal homes. Moreover, paint the window frames and entryway door in SW Iron Ore to create a sense of visual contrast.

Sherwin Williams Shoji White Kitchen Cabinets

@alpine_cabinetry

Shoji White kitchen cabinets are so luxe and sophisticated! Especially if you’re looking to make a contrast with pure white walls and ceilings – this dark off-white, creamy, and light greige color will instantly make your space feel light and bright. Pair SW Shoji White kitchen cabinets with either satin brass or matte black hardware for the best results.

SW Shoji White Bedroom

@jenniannav

Shoji White on the bedroom walls can either play neutral or a base! Yes, you can either paint all the walls of your bedroom in SW Shoji White or simply choose an accent to go with it. This warm off-white color can also brighten up the dull corners and you can further play with pops of accents and prints on the furnishings and furniture.

Shoji White-Painted Furniture

@ivylane.interiors

Yes, you can paint that beautiful piece of chest in SW Shoji White! When placed against stark white-painted walls, this color can readily appear warm, cozy, antique, and even vintage! Furthermore, pair it with oil-rubbed bronze on the knobs and pull handles!

Shoji White Living Room

@valleycanvas

In this living room, the walls, trims, and ceilings are all painted in Sherwin Williams Shoji White. Yes, to make the ceilings appear taller, you can paint all the surfaces in a single color to make the space feel larger and airier. Especially for north-facing living rooms, this color can be truly blissful!

Shoji White Whole House Scheme

@storylineinteriors

SW Shoji White can be used as a ‘whole house color scheme’ as well! Especially if you have touches of maple accents and white oak, this warm white will readily complement and make your home feel more versatile and cozy. So, if you don’t prefer a neutral white or a cool-toned white paint color – this warm white with considerable depth is definitely something to have an eye on!

Sherwin Williams Shoji White Equivalent Colors

Comparing colors is always helpful since you get the idea of the true undertones of a paint color. After all, that’s how we know how a paint color is lighter/darker or warmer/cooler than the others!

Here, some closely similar paint colors are Sherwin Williams White Duck, Sherwin Williams Oyster White, Sherwin Williams Natural Choice, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster.

Let’s see how they differ!

Sherwin Williams Shoji White vs White Duck

Sherwin Williams White Duck is a warm white paint color with the same depth and LRV as SW Shoji White – 74. Yes, under certain lighting conditions, SW White Duck may showcase a wink of yellow whereas Shoji White can showcase a touch of green undertones.

Sherwin Williams Shoji White vs Oyster White

SW Oyster White has an LRV of 72 – hence, slightly darker than SW Shoji White. This particular warm white color has the tendency to showcase a touch of ‘green’ undertone quite dominantly.

Sherwin Williams Shoji White vs Natural Choice

Sherwin Williams Natural Choice is a warm white paint color with a major ‘yellow’ undertone. Yes, this color can also pick up the ‘green’ from the surroundings and showcase that undertone. With an LRV of 73, this color is almost as light as SW Shoji White.

Sherwin Williams Shoji White vs Alabaster

Sherwin Williams Alabaster is a bright and airy warm white paint color that falls on the lighter end of the scale. With an LRV of 82 – this is a great recommendation if you’re looking for less depth and more brightness in the warm white tones. This is definitely one of the brightest warm white paint colors by Sherwin Williams. It’s also one of the most popular and best-selling colors!

Sherwin Williams Shoji White Takeaway

Is Sherwin Williams Shoji White one of your favorite neutral warm white paint colors? Well, are you excited to incorporate this color into your home? It’s definitely one of the best warm white paint colors to have in your home as a whole house color. So, without any delay, paint that fresh coat of this versatile white color and let your home feel bright and airy again!

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