Brown Tar vs Washed Linen
Brown Tar is a Benjamin Moore color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 55 vs 11, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 44-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Brown Tar's red character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 42.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Brown Tar vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brown Tar 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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