Gibson Gold vs Shoji White

Gibson GoldBenjamin MoorevsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 44.0Very different colors

Where Gibson Gold belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Gibson Gold reads as beige-yellow, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Gibson Gold (LRV 37), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gibson Gold 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 44.0, 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.

Color Details

Gibson Gold
Benjamin Moore · 378
Hex#BFA653
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number378
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Gibson Gold vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gibson Gold 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 Gibson Gold comparisons

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

White Dove
Gibson Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gibson Gold
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Gibson Gold
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gibson Gold is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gibson Gold
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gibson Gold
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gibson Gold reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Gibson Gold
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gibson Gold
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Gibson Gold
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Gibson Gold
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gibson Gold reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Gibson Gold
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Gibson Gold
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Gibson Gold is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Gibson Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Gibson Gold
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Gibson Gold reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Gibson Gold
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Gibson Gold
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Gibson Gold
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Gibson Gold reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Gibson Gold
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Gibson Gold
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Gibson Gold
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Gibson Gold is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Gibson Gold
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Gibson Gold
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Gibson Gold
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Gibson Gold
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Gibson Gold reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gibson Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gibson Gold is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Gibson Gold
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Gibson Gold
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gibson Gold reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Gibson Gold
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gibson Gold is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gibson Gold
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gibson Gold reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Gibson Gold
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Gibson Gold
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice