RAL 510-1 vs Shoji White

RAL 510-1RAL EffectvsShoji WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 20.3Distinct difference

RAL 510-1 is a RAL Effect color while Shoji White comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 510-1 reads as pink, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 66, Shoji White will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 20.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 510-1 vs Shoji White in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 510-1 and Shoji White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Shoji White has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 510-1RAL Effect 510-1 living room

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Shoji WhiteShoji White SW 7042 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Shoji White gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 510-1RAL Effect 510-1 bedroom

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Shoji WhiteBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Shoji White

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Shoji White gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 510-1RAL Effect 510-1 kitchen interior

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Shoji WhiteSherwin Williams Shoji White kitchen cabinets

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Shoji White gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 510-1RAL Effect 510-1 bathroom

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Shoji WhiteWhite bathroom in Shoji White by Sherwin Williams

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Shoji White gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 510-1RAL Effect 510-1 kitchen cabinets

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Shoji WhiteSw Shoji White Kitchen Cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 510-1
RAL Effect · RAL 510-1
Hex#ECC8DC
LRV66.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 510-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams · 7042
Hex#E6DFD3
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7042
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

RAL 510-1 vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 510-1 on one side and Shoji White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 RAL 510-1 comparisons

See how RAL 510-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 510-1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
RAL 510-1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
RAL 510-1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 510-1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 510-1 reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 510-1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 510-1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 510-1 reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 510-1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

RAL 510-1 reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 510-1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

RAL 510-1 reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 510-1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

French Gray
RAL 510-1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

RAL 510-1 reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 510-1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 510-1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 510-1 reads slightly lighter

Bancha
RAL 510-1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 510-1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

RAL 510-1 reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 510-1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
RAL 510-1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 510-1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
RAL 510-1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
RAL 510-1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 510-1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Dix Blue
RAL 510-1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Calamine
RAL 510-1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
RAL 510-1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 510-1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 510-1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

RAL 510-1 reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
RAL 510-1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 510-1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 510-1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 510-1 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
RAL 510-1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

RAL 510-1 reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
RAL 510-1
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter