Vanilla Tan vs Shoji White
Where Vanilla Tan belongs to PPG's range, Shoji White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Vanilla Tan belongs to the beige family and Shoji White to the beige-greige family. Vanilla Tan (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Shoji White (LRV 74), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.6 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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Vanilla Tan vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vanilla Tan 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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