Subtle Blue vs Shoji White
Subtle Blue is a PPG color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Subtle Blue belongs to the blue family and Shoji White to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 75 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Subtle Blue vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Subtle Blue 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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