Pirate's Chest vs Washed Linen
Where Pirate's Chest belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Pirate's Chest (LRV 26), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 27.9, 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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Pirate's Chest vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pirate's Chest 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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