Splendor vs Washed Linen

SplendorBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 15.2Distinct difference

Splendor (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Splendor belongs to the beige family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. The 4-point LRV gap — 55 for Washed Linen vs 50 for Splendor — means Washed Linen will open up a space more effectively. Where Splendor leans red, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Splendor
Benjamin Moore · AF-385
Hex#CDBD95
LRV50.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-385
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Splendor vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Splendor
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Splendor
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Splendor
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Splendor is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Splendor
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Splendor
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Splendor reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Splendor
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Splendor
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Splendor
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Splendor reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Splendor
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Splendor
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Splendor
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Splendor is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Splendor
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Splendor reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Splendor
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Splendor is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Splendor
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Splendor is the lighter choice

Black grey
Splendor
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Splendor is the lighter choice

Piazza
Splendor
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Splendor
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Splendor
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Splendor reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Splendor
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Splendor reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Splendor
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Splendor is the lighter choice

Antique White
Splendor
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Splendor
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Splendor is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Splendor
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Splendor reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Splendor
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Splendor is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Splendor
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Splendor
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Splendor reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Splendor
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Splendor
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Splendor
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Splendor
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Splendor is the lighter choice