Mediterranean Spice vs Washed Linen

Mediterranean SpiceBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 58.5Very different colors

Mediterranean Spice (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Mediterranean Spice reads as pink-red, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 55 for Washed Linen vs 15 for Mediterranean Spice — means Washed Linen will open up a space more effectively. Where Mediterranean Spice leans red, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.5 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

Mediterranean Spice
Benjamin Moore · 1337
Hex#B04253
LRV14.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1337
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Mediterranean Spice vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mediterranean Spice 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 Mediterranean Spice comparisons

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

White Dove
Mediterranean Spice
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mediterranean Spice
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mediterranean Spice
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mediterranean Spice reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mediterranean Spice
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Mediterranean Spice
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mediterranean Spice
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Mediterranean Spice
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mediterranean Spice
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mediterranean Spice
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mediterranean Spice
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mediterranean Spice
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Mediterranean Spice
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mediterranean Spice
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mediterranean Spice reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Mediterranean Spice
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Mediterranean Spice
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mediterranean Spice reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Mediterranean Spice
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Mediterranean Spice
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mediterranean Spice
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Mediterranean Spice
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Mediterranean Spice
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mediterranean Spice reads noticeably lighter

Antique White
Mediterranean Spice
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Mediterranean Spice
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Mediterranean Spice
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mediterranean Spice
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mediterranean Spice reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Mediterranean Spice
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Mediterranean Spice
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Mediterranean Spice
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mediterranean Spice
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mediterranean Spice
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mediterranean Spice
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone