Dusted Moss 2 vs Shoji White

Dusted Moss 2DuluxvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 6.3Noticeable difference

Dusted Moss 2 is a Dulux color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Dusted Moss 2 reads as greige-grey, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 63, Shoji White will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 7 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Dusted Moss 2 vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

7 real rooms side by side. Dusted Moss 2 and Shoji White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Shoji White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Dusted Moss 2Dulux Pebble Shore living room makeover

@lishers_paintinganddecorating

Shoji WhiteShoji White SW 7042 living room

@mybudgetrecipes

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Shoji White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dusted Moss 2 would.

Dusted Moss 2Dulux Pebble Shore bedroom picture

@mcculloch_decor

Shoji WhiteBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Shoji White

@mybudgetrecipes

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Shoji White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dusted Moss 2 would.

Dusted Moss 2Dulux Dusted Moss 2 kitchen paint

@dw_buckingham

Shoji WhiteSherwin Williams Shoji White kitchen cabinets

@mybudgetrecipes

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Shoji White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dusted Moss 2.

Dusted Moss 2Dusted Moss 2 dining room color review

@lifeatthirtysix

Shoji WhiteSW Shoji White modern dining room

@the.redwood.house

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Shoji White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dusted Moss 2 would.

Dusted Moss 2Pebble Shore bathroom inspiration

@hilow_interior

Shoji WhiteWhite bathroom in Shoji White by Sherwin Williams

@mybudgetrecipes

Home Office

In a home office, wall color sits in your peripheral vision for hours at a time, so temperature and undertone matter more than you might expect. The LRV gap is large enough that Shoji White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dusted Moss 2 would.

Dusted Moss 2Dulux Dusted Moss 2 home office color review

@jasminejadeathome

Shoji WhiteSW 7042 home office inspiration

@mybudgetrecipes

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Shoji White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dusted Moss 2 would.

Dusted Moss 2Dulux Pebble Shore house exterior

@flowerpotfairy

Shoji WhiteShoji White house color review

@mybudgetrecipes

Color Details

Dusted Moss 2
Dulux · 50YY 63/041
Hex#D2CFC6
LRV63.0
BrandDulux
Number50YY 63/041
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Dusted Moss 2 vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusted Moss 2 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 Dusted Moss 2 comparisons

See how Dusted Moss 2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dusted Moss 2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Dusted Moss 2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Dusted Moss 2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dusted Moss 2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Dusted Moss 2 reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dusted Moss 2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Dusted Moss 2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Dusted Moss 2 reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dusted Moss 2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Dusted Moss 2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dusted Moss 2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Dusted Moss 2 reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Dusted Moss 2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Dusted Moss 2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dusted Moss 2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Dusted Moss 2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dusted Moss 2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Black grey
Dusted Moss 2
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dusted Moss 2
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Dusted Moss 2
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Dusted Moss 2 reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Dusted Moss 2
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Senses
Dusted Moss 2
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Dusted Moss 2 reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Dusted Moss 2
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dusted Moss 2
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Dusted Moss 2 reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Dusted Moss 2
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Dusted Moss 2
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Dusted Moss 2
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dusted Moss 2
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Dusted Moss 2 reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Dusted Moss 2
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Dusted Moss 2
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Dusted Moss 2
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Dusted Moss 2
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dusted Moss 2
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dusted Moss 2 is the lighter choice