Cashmere vs Shoji White
Where Cashmere belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Cashmere reads as beige-yellow, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cashmere (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Shoji White (LRV 74), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cashmere runs yellow while Shoji White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cashmere vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cashmere on one side and Shoji White on the other.
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.
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