Dark Lilac vs Shoji White

Dark LilacBenjamin MoorevsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 60.4Very different colors

Dark Lilac (Benjamin Moore) and Shoji White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Dark Lilac reads as blue-purple, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 74 for Shoji White vs 10 for Dark Lilac — means Shoji White will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Lilac leans purple, Shoji White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dark Lilac
Benjamin Moore · 2070-30
Hex#544D6D
LRV10.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2070-30
UndertonePurple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Dark Lilac vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Lilac 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 Dark Lilac comparisons

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

White Dove
Dark Lilac
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dark Lilac
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dark Lilac
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dark Lilac reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Dark Lilac
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Dark Lilac
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Dark Lilac
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Dark Lilac
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Dark Lilac
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Dark Lilac
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Dark Lilac
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Dark Lilac
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Dark Lilac reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Dark Lilac
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Dark Lilac
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Dark Lilac
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Dark Lilac
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Dark Lilac
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Dark Lilac
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Dark Lilac
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Dark Lilac
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Dark Lilac
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Dark Lilac
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Dark Lilac
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Dark Lilac
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dark Lilac
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Dark Lilac
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dark Lilac
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Dark Lilac
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dark Lilac reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Dark Lilac
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Dark Lilac
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Dark Lilac
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice