Smoky Grape vs Shoji White
Where Smoky Grape belongs to PPG's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Smoky Grape belongs to the grey family and Shoji White to the beige-greige family. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Grape (LRV 30), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.9, 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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Smoky Grape vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Grape 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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