Rich Chestnut vs Washed Linen
Where Rich Chestnut belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Rich Chestnut belongs to the pink-red family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Rich Chestnut (LRV 12), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rich Chestnut runs red while Washed Linen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.1, 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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Rich Chestnut vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rich Chestnut 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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