Russian Olive vs Shoji White
Where Russian Olive belongs to PPG's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Russian Olive (LRV 13), a difference of 61 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.2, 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.
Color Details
Russian Olive vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Russian Olive 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.
More Russian Olive comparisons
See how Russian Olive stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
