Dark Linen
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Dark Linen remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#ECECCF
LRV
80.20
Coordinating Colors
Chantilly Lace reads slightly lighter (LRV 90 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 80 vs 39, Dark Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (80 vs 75) makes Dark Linen the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 80 vs 9, Dark Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (80 vs 74) makes Dark Linen the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 80 and 79, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Cream Silk reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Dark Linen reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 22, Dark Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Dark Linen reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 14), opening up a space where Blue Gaspe encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (80 vs 69) makes Dark Linen the marginally brighter of the two.
Dark Linen reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 18), opening up a space where French Violet encloses it.
Dark Linen reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 7), opening up a space where Blackberry Punch encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 39, Dark Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (88 vs 80) makes Alpine White the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Dark Linen reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 67), opening up a space where Pale Sea Mist encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 59, Dark Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Dark Linen reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 63), opening up a space where Sesame encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (80 vs 74) makes Dark Linen the marginally brighter of the two.