Spring Lilac vs Washed Linen

Spring LilacBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 16.4Distinct difference

Spring Lilac is a Benjamin Moore color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Spring Lilac reads as pink-purple, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 63 vs 55, Spring Lilac will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Spring Lilac's purple character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.4, 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

Spring Lilac
Benjamin Moore · 1388
Hex#DCCDDD
LRV62.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1388
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Spring Lilac vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Spring Lilac
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Spring Lilac
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Spring Lilac
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Spring Lilac
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Spring Lilac reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Spring Lilac
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Spring Lilac
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Spring Lilac reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Spring Lilac
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Spring Lilac
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Spring Lilac
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Spring Lilac reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Spring Lilac
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Spring Lilac
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Spring Lilac
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Spring Lilac
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Spring Lilac
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Black grey
Spring Lilac
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Piazza
Spring Lilac
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Spring Lilac
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Spring Lilac reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Spring Lilac
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Senses
Spring Lilac
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Spring Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Spring Lilac
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Antique White
Spring Lilac
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Spring Lilac reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Spring Lilac
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Spring Lilac
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Spring Lilac
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Spring Lilac
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Spring Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Spring Lilac
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Spring Lilac
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Spring Lilac
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Spring Lilac
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Spring Lilac
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Spring Lilac is the lighter choice