Engagement vs Washed Linen

EngagementBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 18.9Distinct difference

Engagement (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Engagement reads as pink-red, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 55 for Washed Linen vs 52 for Engagement — means Washed Linen will open up a space more effectively. Where Engagement leans red, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Engagement
Benjamin Moore · 1277
Hex#E4B2B5
LRV51.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1277
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Engagement vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Engagement on one side and Washed Linen on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Engagement comparisons

See how Engagement stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Engagement
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Engagement
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Engagement
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Engagement is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Engagement
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Engagement
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Engagement reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Engagement
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Engagement
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Engagement
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Engagement reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Engagement
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Engagement
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Engagement
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Engagement is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Engagement
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Engagement reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Engagement
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Engagement is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Engagement
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Engagement is the lighter choice

Black grey
Engagement
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Engagement is the lighter choice

Piazza
Engagement
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Engagement
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Engagement
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Engagement reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Engagement
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Engagement reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Engagement
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Engagement is the lighter choice

Antique White
Engagement
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Engagement
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Engagement is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Engagement
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Engagement reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Engagement
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Engagement is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Engagement
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Engagement reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Engagement
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Engagement reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Engagement
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Engagement
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Engagement
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Engagement
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Engagement is the lighter choice