S 2002-Y50R vs Shoji White

S 2002-Y50RNCSvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 11.0Distinct difference

S 2002-Y50R is a NCS color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. S 2002-Y50R reads as greige-grey, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 54, Shoji White will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-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 11.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

S 2002-Y50R vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing S 2002-Y50R 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.

S 2002-Y50RS 2002-Y50R stylish living room color

@resinfloor_

Shoji WhiteShoji White SW 7042 living room

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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 S 2002-Y50R would.

S 2002-Y50RNCS S 2002-Y50R bedroom photo

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Shoji WhiteBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Shoji White

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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 S 2002-Y50R would.

S 2002-Y50RS 2002-Y50R exterior color

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Shoji WhiteShoji White house color review

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Shoji White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 2002-Y50R would.

S 2002-Y50RS 2002-Y50R kitchen cabinets photo

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Shoji WhiteSw Shoji White Kitchen Cabinets

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Color Details

S 2002-Y50R
NCS · S 2002-Y50R
Hex#cac1bc
LRV54.3
BrandNCS
NumberS 2002-Y50R
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

S 2002-Y50R vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2002-Y50R 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 2002-Y50R comparisons

See how S 2002-Y50R stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 2002-Y50R
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
S 2002-Y50R
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
S 2002-Y50R
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
S 2002-Y50R
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
S 2002-Y50R
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

S 2002-Y50R reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
S 2002-Y50R
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
S 2002-Y50R
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
S 2002-Y50R
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
S 2002-Y50R
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

French Gray
S 2002-Y50R
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

S 2002-Y50R reads slightly lighter

Naval
S 2002-Y50R
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
S 2002-Y50R
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
S 2002-Y50R
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
S 2002-Y50R
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

S 2002-Y50R reads slightly lighter

Pure White
S 2002-Y50R
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
S 2002-Y50R
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
S 2002-Y50R
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
S 2002-Y50R
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
S 2002-Y50R
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
S 2002-Y50R
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
S 2002-Y50R
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

S 2002-Y50R reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
S 2002-Y50R
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
S 2002-Y50R
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
S 2002-Y50R
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
S 2002-Y50R
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

S 2002-Y50R reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
S 2002-Y50R
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

S 2002-Y50R reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
S 2002-Y50R
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Cement grey
S 2002-Y50R
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
S 2002-Y50R
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
S 2002-Y50R
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter