Lion Yellow vs Washed Linen
Where Lion Yellow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Lion Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Lion Yellow (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lion Yellow 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 15.9, 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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Lion Yellow vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lion Yellow 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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