Nimbus vs Washed Linen
Nimbus (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Nimbus belongs to the greige-grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. The 5-point LRV gap — 59 for Nimbus vs 55 for Washed Linen — means Nimbus will open up a space more effectively. Where Nimbus leans yellow and red, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nimbus vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Nimbus and Washed Linen are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Nimbus reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Nimbus has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Nimbus has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Nimbus vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nimbus 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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