Platinum Gray vs Washed Linen

Platinum GrayBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 10.9Distinct difference

Platinum Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Platinum Gray belongs to the grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 55 vs 40, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Platinum Gray's yellow character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 10.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Platinum Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-179
Hex#A8A9A3
LRV39.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-179
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Platinum Gray vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Platinum Gray 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 Platinum Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Platinum Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Platinum Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Platinum Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Platinum Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Platinum Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Platinum Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Platinum Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Platinum Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Platinum Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Platinum Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Platinum Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Platinum Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Platinum Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Platinum Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Platinum Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Platinum Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Platinum Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Platinum Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Platinum Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Platinum Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Platinum Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Platinum Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Platinum Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Platinum Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Platinum Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice

Antique White
Platinum Gray
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Platinum Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Platinum Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Platinum Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Platinum Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Platinum Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Platinum Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Platinum Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Platinum Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Platinum Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Platinum Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Platinum Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Platinum Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Platinum Gray is the lighter choice