Pinky Swear vs Washed Linen
Where Pinky Swear belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Pinky Swear belongs to the beige-pink family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Pinky Swear (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pinky Swear runs red while Washed Linen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Pinky Swear vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pinky Swear 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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