Del Mar Blue vs Washed Linen
Where Del Mar Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Del Mar Blue reads as blue-green, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Del Mar Blue (LRV 38), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Del Mar Blue runs cool while Washed Linen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.7, 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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Del Mar Blue vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Del Mar 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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