Empty Quarter vs Washed Linen
Empty Quarter is a Benjamin Moore color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Empty Quarter belongs to the beige family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 60 vs 55, Empty Quarter will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.4, 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.
Color Details
Empty Quarter vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Empty Quarter 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.
More Empty Quarter comparisons
See how Empty Quarter stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
