Shoji White vs H481
Where Shoji White belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, H481 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Shoji White belongs to the beige-greige family and H481 to the grey family. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than H481 (LRV 52), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.8, 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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Shoji White vs H481 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shoji White on one side and H481 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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