Heather Solstice vs Shoji White

Heather SolsticeDuluxvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.4Distinct difference

Heather Solstice (Dulux) and Shoji White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Heather Solstice belongs to the grey family and Shoji White to the beige-greige family. The 33-point LRV gap — 74 for Shoji White vs 41 for Heather Solstice — means Shoji White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Heather Solstice vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Heather Solstice and Shoji White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Shoji White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Heather Solstice.

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Shoji White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Heather Solstice
Dulux · 70RR 41/065
Hex#B6A5A6
LRV41.0
BrandDulux
Number70RR 41/065
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Heather Solstice vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Heather Solstice
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Heather Solstice
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Heather Solstice
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Heather Solstice is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Heather Solstice
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Heather Solstice
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Heather Solstice reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Heather Solstice
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Heather Solstice
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Heather Solstice
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Heather Solstice
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Heather Solstice reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Heather Solstice
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Heather Solstice
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Heather Solstice is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Heather Solstice
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Heather Solstice
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Heather Solstice is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Heather Solstice
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Heather Solstice
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Heather Solstice
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Heather Solstice reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Heather Solstice
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Heather Solstice
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Heather Solstice
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Heather Solstice is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Heather Solstice
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Heather Solstice
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Heather Solstice
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Heather Solstice
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Heather Solstice reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Heather Solstice
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Heather Solstice is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Heather Solstice
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Heather Solstice
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Heather Solstice reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Heather Solstice
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Heather Solstice is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Heather Solstice
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Heather Solstice reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Heather Solstice
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Heather Solstice
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice