Colony Green vs Washed Linen
Colony Green (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Colony Green reads as green, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 66 for Colony Green vs 55 for Washed Linen — means Colony Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Colony Green leans green, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Colony Green vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colony Green 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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