Ancient Ivory vs Washed Linen
Where Ancient Ivory belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Ancient Ivory belongs to the beige-yellow family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Ancient Ivory (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.4, 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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Ancient Ivory vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancient Ivory 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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