Hodley Red vs Washed Linen
Where Hodley Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hodley Red reads as pink-red, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Hodley Red (LRV 11), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hodley Red runs red while Washed Linen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.2, 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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Hodley Red vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hodley Red 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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