Athenian Blue vs Washed Linen
Where Athenian Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Athenian Blue belongs to the blue family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Athenian Blue (LRV 45), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Athenian Blue 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 28.2, 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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Athenian Blue vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athenian Blue 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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