Sun Dust 2 vs Shoji White

Sun Dust 2DuluxvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 55.0Very different colors

Sun Dust 2 is a Dulux color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Sun Dust 2 reads as beige, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 49, Shoji White will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-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 55.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Sun Dust 2 vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Sun Dust 2 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

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.

Sun Dust 2Dulux 30YY 49/562 living room picture

@thewhitegatesproject

Shoji WhiteShoji White SW 7042 living room

@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 Sun Dust 2 would.

Sun Dust 230YY 49/562 kitchen paint

@longwelllass

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 Sun Dust 2.

Sun Dust 230YY 49/562 dining room accent wall

@perthriverwood

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 Sun Dust 2 would.

Sun Dust 2Dulux 30YY 49/562 bathroom paint

@paintingbyliam

Shoji WhiteWhite bathroom in Shoji White by Sherwin Williams

@mybudgetrecipes

Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Shoji White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Sun Dust 2Dulux Sun Dust 2 front door color

@shorefieldhouse

Shoji WhiteWhite front door with Shoji White SW 7042

@mybudgetrecipes

Color Details

Sun Dust 2
Dulux · 30YY 49/562
Hex#E6AF47
LRV49.0
BrandDulux
Number30YY 49/562
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sun Dust 2 vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sun Dust 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 Sun Dust 2 comparisons

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

White Dove
Sun Dust 2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sun Dust 2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Sun Dust 2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sun Dust 2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Sun Dust 2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sun Dust 2 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sun Dust 2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Sun Dust 2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Sun Dust 2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Sun Dust 2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sun Dust 2 reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Sun Dust 2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Sun Dust 2 reads slightly lighter

Naval
Sun Dust 2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Sun Dust 2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Sun Dust 2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Sun Dust 2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Sun Dust 2 reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Sun Dust 2
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Sun Dust 2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sun Dust 2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Sun Dust 2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Sun Dust 2
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Sun Dust 2
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Sun Dust 2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Sun Dust 2 reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Sun Dust 2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Sun Dust 2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Sun Dust 2 reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sun Dust 2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Sun Dust 2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Sun Dust 2 reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sun Dust 2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sun Dust 2 reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sun Dust 2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sun Dust 2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sun Dust 2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sun Dust 2 reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Sun Dust 2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Sun Dust 2
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Sun Dust 2 vs Shoji White Paint Color Comparison