Rainstorm vs Washed Linen
Where Rainstorm belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Rainstorm belongs to the grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Rainstorm (LRV 30), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rainstorm runs green while Washed Linen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.5, 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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Rainstorm vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainstorm 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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