Submarine Gray vs Washed Linen
Where Submarine Gray belongs to Behr's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Submarine Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Submarine Gray (LRV 9), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Submarine Gray runs blue while Washed Linen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.9, 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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Submarine Gray vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Submarine Gray on one side and Washed Linen 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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