Gray Heron vs Shoji White
Where Gray Heron belongs to PPG's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Gray Heron reads as grey, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Heron (LRV 28), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 30.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gray Heron vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Heron on one side and Shoji White on the other.
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.
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