Natural Hessian vs Shoji White

Natural HessianDuluxvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.1Noticeable difference

Natural Hessian is a Dulux color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Natural Hessian reads as beige, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 69, Shoji White will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-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 4.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Natural Hessian vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Natural Hessian 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 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Natural HessianDulux Natural Hessian living room paint review

@lukesaundersinteriors

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 brightness difference is modest but present — Shoji White gives the walls a little more lift.

Natural HessianDulux Natural Hessian  bedroom

@sheehan_painting_decorating

Shoji WhiteBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Shoji White

@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 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Natural HessianDulux Natural Hessian dining room

@houseno1atno1

Shoji WhiteSW Shoji White modern dining room

@the.redwood.house

Color Details

Natural Hessian
Dulux · 14YY 69/082
Hex#E1D5C6
LRV69.0
BrandDulux
Number14YY 69/082
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Natural Hessian vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Natural Hessian
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Natural Hessian
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Natural Hessian
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Natural Hessian
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Natural Hessian reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Natural Hessian
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Natural Hessian
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Natural Hessian reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Natural Hessian
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Natural Hessian reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Natural Hessian
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Natural Hessian reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Natural Hessian
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

French Gray
Natural Hessian
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Naval
Natural Hessian
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Natural Hessian
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Natural Hessian reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Natural Hessian
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Natural Hessian
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Pure White
Natural Hessian
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Natural Hessian
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Natural Hessian
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Natural Hessian reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Natural Hessian
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Natural Hessian
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Natural Hessian
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Dix Blue
Natural Hessian
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Calamine
Natural Hessian
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
Natural Hessian
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Natural Hessian
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Natural Hessian
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Natural Hessian reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Natural Hessian
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Natural Hessian
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Natural Hessian
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Natural Hessian is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Natural Hessian
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Natural Hessian reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Natural Hessian
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Natural Hessian vs Shoji White Paint Color Comparison