ComparisonComparisonPPG 1078-2 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7042, ΔE 0.71 apart
PPG Water Chestnut (1078-2) and Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042) measure a delta-E of 0.71 apart. They sit within 0.7 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.7 and 6.7. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Shoji White depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 74.3 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - PPG Water Chestnut and Sherwin-Williams Shoji White are only delta-E 0.71 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between PPG Water Chestnut and Sherwin-Williams Shoji White is delta-E 0.71.
| Water Chestnut | Shoji White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1078-2 | SW 7042 |
| Hex | #E8E1D5 | #E6DFD3 |
| Light reflectance | 75.0 | 74.3 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Hue angle | 87.2° | 87.1° |
| Color family | gray | gray |