Dark Linen vs Soft Apple
Dark Linen (Benjamin Moore) and Soft Apple (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dark Linen belongs to the beige-yellow family and Soft Apple to the yellow family. The 3-point LRV gap — 83 for Soft Apple vs 80 for Dark Linen — means Soft Apple will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Linen leans yellow, Soft Apple reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Dark Linen vs Soft Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Linen on one side and Soft Apple 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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