Aztec Yellow vs Shoji White

Aztec YellowBenjamin MoorevsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 47.0Very different colors

Aztec Yellow is a Benjamin Moore color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Aztec Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Shoji White to the beige-greige family. At LRV 74 vs 29, Shoji White will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aztec Yellow's red character against Shoji White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aztec Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 2152-20
Hex#B89045
LRV28.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2152-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Aztec Yellow vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aztec Yellow on one side and Shoji White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Aztec Yellow comparisons

See how Aztec Yellow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Aztec Yellow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Aztec Yellow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Aztec Yellow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Aztec Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Aztec Yellow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Aztec Yellow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Aztec Yellow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Aztec Yellow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Aztec Yellow
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Aztec Yellow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Aztec Yellow
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Aztec Yellow
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Aztec Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Aztec Yellow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Aztec Yellow
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Aztec Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Aztec Yellow
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Aztec Yellow
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Aztec Yellow
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Aztec Yellow reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Aztec Yellow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Aztec Yellow
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Aztec Yellow
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Aztec Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Aztec Yellow
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Aztec Yellow
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Aztec Yellow
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Aztec Yellow
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Aztec Yellow reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Aztec Yellow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Aztec Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Aztec Yellow
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Aztec Yellow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Aztec Yellow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Aztec Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Aztec Yellow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Aztec Yellow reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Aztec Yellow
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Aztec Yellow
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Aztec Yellow vs Shoji White Paint Color Comparison