Shoji White vs Magnolia
Where Shoji White belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Magnolia is a Tikkurila color. Shoji White reads as beige-greige, while Magnolia reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shoji White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Magnolia (LRV 60), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shoji White vs Magnolia in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Shoji White and Magnolia in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Shoji White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Magnolia.
Color Details
Shoji White vs Magnolia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shoji White on one side and Magnolia 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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