Yolk vs Shoji White

YolkBenjamin MoorevsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 76.3Very different colors

Yolk (Benjamin Moore) and Shoji White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Yolk reads as beige-yellow, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 74 for Shoji White vs 54 for Yolk — means Shoji White will open up a space more effectively. Where Yolk leans yellow, Shoji White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 76.3 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

Yolk
Benjamin Moore · 2023-10
Hex#ECC900
LRV53.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2023-10
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Yolk vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Yolk
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Yolk
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Yolk
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Yolk is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Yolk
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Yolk
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Yolk reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Yolk
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Yolk
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Yolk
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Yolk
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Yolk is the lighter choice

French Gray
Yolk
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Yolk reads slightly lighter

Naval
Yolk
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Yolk is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Yolk
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Yolk
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Yolk is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Yolk
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Yolk reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Yolk
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Yolk
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Yolk is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Yolk
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Yolk
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Yolk
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Yolk is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Yolk
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Yolk
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Yolk reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Yolk
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Yolk
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Yolk is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Yolk
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Yolk is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Yolk
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Yolk reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Yolk
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Yolk reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Yolk
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Yolk is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Yolk
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Yolk is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Yolk
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Yolk
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter