Charcoal Linen vs De Nimes
Where Charcoal Linen belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, De Nimes is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Charcoal Linen belongs to the grey family and De Nimes to the blue-grey family. Charcoal Linen (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than De Nimes (LRV 19), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Charcoal Linen runs blue while De Nimes is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Charcoal Linen vs De Nimes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charcoal Linen on one side and De Nimes 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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