Oak Buff vs Shoji White
Where Oak Buff belongs to PPG's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Oak Buff 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 Oak Buff (LRV 69), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Oak Buff vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oak Buff 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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