August 2022
Color of The Month
Shoji White
SW 7042
Warm your home with a soothing neutral that’s wrapped in comfort.
Set the tone for your home with a hue that’s grounded in function and elegance. Minimal but welcoming, Shoji White embraces the best of both worlds and provides the perfect backdrop for carrying the warm modernist trend throughout your home.
Why We Love It
See how we brought Shoji White to life in three different rooms.
Heart of the Home
Kitchens are the gathering place where life’s little moments are made into memories. Melt into this haven with a shade of white that’s as welcoming as the conversations that await. Complement this warm hue with wooden accents and fresh cut flowers to give this space its lived-in coziness.
Get the Look: Tuxedo Cabinets, Fresh Cut Flowers, Wooden Accents
Nestled in Neutrals
Like good company, Shoji White brings the best out of every space. Create a dual-purpose living room designed for relaxing and entertaining, where the color flows from room to room as seamlessly as the conversation. Use natural fiber rugs and warm wooden tones to add even more cozy cues everyone can nestle into.
Get the Look: Warm Wood Tones, Plants, Natural Fiber Rugs
Bathed in Beauty
Seeking refuge and respite? Line your bathroom walls in this muted hue that marries modern lines with soft touches to create the ultimate escape. Add a focal point to your space with a warm contrasting hue and allow natural light to bring out the gentle glow of Shoji White’s Zen style.
Get the Look: Minimal Decor, Natural Light, Warm Accents
Coordinating Colors
Want to learn more about Shoji White? Explore our Color of the Month to find additional inspiration and don’t forget to tag your Shoji White paint projects on social media with #SWColorLove for a chance to be featured in our gallery.
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Hello and HELP! we recently ordered SW Shoji for our new build and it’s on the walls. The trim and cabinet color we initially thought we would use was Pure White. I am having second thoughts because it seems a bit harsh. We mostly have south facing windows. I want enough distance between the 2 colors to get a distinction. My cabinets are quite dark and floors are a mid tone LVP with some movement in warm tones. Can you recommend another color white?
Hi Denise! Check out both Cheviot SW 9503 and White Snow SW 954 for other white options to be paired with your SW 7041 Shoji White. Thanks again!
What do you think of Shoji White for trim/doors with Shiitake kitchen cabinets and Evergreen Fog on the walls in an open concept kitchen/dining/living? I want cozy, warm feel in a craftsman style.
Hi April! Shoji White may look a little drab or gloomy next to Shitake and Evergreen Fog. Consider instead a cleaner white for your trim. Look at:
Alabaster SW 7008
Greek Villa SW 7551
It is always best to look at color in your lighting. Order some free sample chips from our website to determine which color will work best for you.
Hello. We are currently remodeling our 30 year old home, and expanding my kitchen, all new. We will have rift white oak cabinets, I would like to paint my uppers, was thinking of Shoji White. We are leaving the lowers natural wood. My large island I would like to paint it a green color, would Dried Thyme go with Shoji White? Or do you recommend another green color, or another color for my upper cabinets? Also is it best to paint the walls the same color as the uppers, or another color? Our floors will be a medium oak color, Hallmark Novella Twain Oak.
Thanks for your help. Robyn Featherston
Hi there! We’d like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/virtual-color-consultation
Hello! My bathroom is currently painted Greek Villa and I am wanting to do a contrasting darker color for the trim/door. Would Shoji white be a good option?
Hi Morgan, Shoji White and Greek Villa pair nicely together.
I just painted my entire living room – ceilings, trim, wall, shoji white but it looks so blue, no matter if the lights are on or off. I didn’t see any indication of that happening – any ideas?
Hi there! SW 7042 Shoji White is a light greige (grey+beige) and does not have any blue in it. However, colors can be influenced by a number of things.
If you have a lot of blue in your upholstery or accessories that may be a factor. Also, you may want to consider switching out your lightbulbs to CLEAR/LED bulbs to see if that helps.
If these do not help, take a photo of the Shoji paint chip next to your wall to illustrate the difference. You can then take that to your SWstore and they can work with you to resolve the situation.
Would accessible beige be a good trim color with shoji white walls?
Hi Savannah! Accessible Beige can be a great choice for trim with Shoji White walls! Accessible Beige is a warm, neutral color that complements the soft, creamy undertones of Shoji White. This combination can create a harmonious and inviting look in your space.