S 1002-Y20R vs Shoji White

S 1002-Y20RNCSvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.2Noticeable difference

S 1002-Y20R is a NCS color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 82 vs 74, S 1002-Y20R will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-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 4.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

S 1002-Y20R vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. S 1002-Y20R 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.

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 1002-Y20R gives the walls a little more lift.

S 1002-Y20RS 1002-Y20R kitchen cabinets

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Shoji WhiteSw Shoji White Kitchen Cabinets

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Color Details

S 1002-Y20R
NCS · S 1002-Y20R
Hex#edeae1
LRV82.3
BrandNCS
NumberS 1002-Y20R
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

S 1002-Y20R vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1002-Y20R 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 S 1002-Y20R comparisons

See how S 1002-Y20R stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 1002-Y20R
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
S 1002-Y20R
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

S 1002-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
S 1002-Y20R
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
S 1002-Y20R
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
S 1002-Y20R
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Mizzle
S 1002-Y20R
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
S 1002-Y20R
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

S 1002-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
S 1002-Y20R
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

S 1002-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
S 1002-Y20R
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

French Gray
S 1002-Y20R
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Naval
S 1002-Y20R
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
S 1002-Y20R
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Bancha
S 1002-Y20R
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
S 1002-Y20R
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Pure White
S 1002-Y20R
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Nearly identical in tone

Artichoke
S 1002-Y20R
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
S 1002-Y20R
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

S 1002-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
S 1002-Y20R
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Pewter Green
S 1002-Y20R
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
S 1002-Y20R
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

S 1002-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
S 1002-Y20R
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Calamine
S 1002-Y20R
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

S 1002-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Treron
S 1002-Y20R
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
S 1002-Y20R
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
S 1002-Y20R
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Pale Green
S 1002-Y20R
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
S 1002-Y20R
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Cement grey
S 1002-Y20R
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
S 1002-Y20R
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

S 1002-Y20R is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
S 1002-Y20R
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

S 1002-Y20R reads slightly lighter