Romaine vs Shoji White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Romaine reads as green-yellow, while Shoji White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Romaine (LRV 60), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Romaine runs neutral while Shoji White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.6, 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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Romaine vs Shoji White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Romaine 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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