Sherwin Williams Shoji White SW 7042
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- Shoji White for bedroom (4 photos)
- Shoji White for living room (8 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Shoji White for bathroom (5 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 7042 on kitchen cabinets (7 photos)
- Shoji White for exterior (8 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Shoji White reviews (14 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Shoji White undertones?
- Is Shoji White SW 7042 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Shoji White
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Shoji White SW 7042
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Shoji White SW 7042 |
| Code: | SW 7042 |
| Name: | Shoji White |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Top 50 Colors, Finest Whites, Warm White, Living Well - Inspire, 2022 Method |
What color is Sherwin Williams Shoji White?
Sherwin Williams Shoji White SW 7042 is a light, muted off-white with a noticeable beige-gray cast rather than a crisp, bright-white look. Its #e6dfd3 value gives it gentle warmth and low saturation, so it reads soft and slightly earthy on large wall surfaces. In sunny rooms, this shade can appear lighter and creamier, while cooler or dimmer light brings out its quieter gray-beige side. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and open-plan spaces where a white backdrop needs more depth than pure white. Pair it with natural oak, warm stone, linen textiles, charcoal accents, or deeper brown tones for a grounded palette.
Shoji White for bedroom (4 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Shoji White for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 7042 for bathroom (5 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light beige real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 7042 on kitchen cabinets (7 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Shoji White for exterior (8 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Shoji White reviews (14 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Shoji White undertones?
Shoji White reads as a near-white with a muted, lightly warm character and very low saturation. In the supplied digital sample, the subtle bias leans yellow, which can make the white appear a little creamier than a stark or blue-leaning white, though that undertone is faint and can shift with surrounding colors. Sherwin-Williams describes it as a “muted white” that can make a space feel warm, which aligns with its visible off-white family rather than a crisp bright white. Warm artificial light may bring out more of its soft yellow warmth, while cool daylight may make it look cleaner and closer to neutral.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
230, 223, 211
Is Sherwin Williams Shoji White cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 38°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 7042 Shoji White HSL code: 38, 28%, 86%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Shoji White
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Shoji White:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7042
Shoji White
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Shoji White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.
LRV of Shoji White
Shoji White has an LRV of 74.34% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.34%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #e6dfd3 |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 223, 211 |
| RGB Percent | 90.20%, 87.45%, 82.75% |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 8.26% Value: 90.2% |
| HSL | hsl(38, 28, 86) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.04 Yellow: 8.26 Key: 9.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 223.725 I: 8.027 Q: -2.254 |
| XYZ | X: 70.776 Y: 74.302 Z: 72.224 |
| CIE Lab | L:89.065 a:0.33 b:6.724 |
| CIE Luv | L:89.065 u:4.739 v:10.011 |
| Decimal | 15130579 |
| Hunter Lab | 86.199, -4.284, 10.662 |
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