Hayloft vs Shoji White
Where Hayloft belongs to PPG's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hayloft reads as beige, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Hayloft (LRV 57), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.5, 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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Hayloft vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hayloft 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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