Raleigh Green vs Washed Linen

Raleigh GreenBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 36.0Very different colors

Raleigh Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Raleigh Green reads as green, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 19, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Raleigh Green's green character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 36.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Raleigh Green vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Raleigh Green and Washed Linen in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Raleigh Green would.

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Color Details

Raleigh Green
Benjamin Moore · CW-525
Hex#597E5F
LRV19.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-525
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Raleigh Green vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raleigh Green 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 Raleigh Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Raleigh Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Raleigh Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Raleigh Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Raleigh Green reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Raleigh Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Raleigh Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Raleigh Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Raleigh Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Raleigh Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Raleigh Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Raleigh Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Raleigh Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Raleigh Green reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Raleigh Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Raleigh Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Raleigh Green reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Raleigh Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Raleigh Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Raleigh Green reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Raleigh Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Raleigh Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Raleigh Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Raleigh Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Raleigh Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Raleigh Green reads noticeably lighter

Antique White
Raleigh Green
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Raleigh Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Raleigh Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Raleigh Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Raleigh Green reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Raleigh Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Raleigh Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Raleigh Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Raleigh Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Raleigh Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Raleigh Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Raleigh Green reads slightly lighter