Milano Red vs Shoji White

Milano RedBenjamin MoorevsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 60.9Very different colors

Milano Red (Benjamin Moore) and Shoji White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Milano Red reads as pink-red, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 51-point LRV gap — 74 for Shoji White vs 24 for Milano Red — means Shoji White will open up a space more effectively. Where Milano Red leans red, Shoji White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.9 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

Milano Red
Benjamin Moore · 1313
Hex#D85C66
LRV23.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1313
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Milano Red vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Milano Red 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 Milano Red comparisons

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

White Dove
Milano Red
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Milano Red
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Milano Red
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Milano Red
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Milano Red
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Milano Red
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Milano Red
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Milano Red
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Milano Red
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Milano Red
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Milano Red
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Milano Red
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Milano Red
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Milano Red reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Milano Red
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Milano Red
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Milano Red
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Milano Red
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Milano Red
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Milano Red
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Milano Red reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Milano Red
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Milano Red
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Milano Red
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Milano Red
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Milano Red
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Milano Red reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Milano Red
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Milano Red
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Milano Red
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Milano Red
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Guilford Green
Milano Red
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Milano Red
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice