Sunbeam vs Washed Linen

SunbeamBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 57.1Very different colors

Sunbeam (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Sunbeam reads as beige-yellow, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 14-point LRV gap — 69 for Sunbeam vs 55 for Washed Linen — means Sunbeam will open up a space more effectively. Where Sunbeam leans yellow, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.1 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

Sunbeam
Benjamin Moore · 328
Hex#FBDE61
LRV68.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number328
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sunbeam vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Sunbeam
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Sunbeam
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Sunbeam
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sunbeam
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Sunbeam reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sunbeam
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Sunbeam
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Sunbeam reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sunbeam
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Sunbeam reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Sunbeam
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Sunbeam
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Sunbeam reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Sunbeam
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Sunbeam reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sunbeam
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sunbeam
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Sunbeam
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sunbeam
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Black grey
Sunbeam
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sunbeam
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Sunbeam reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Sunbeam
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Sunbeam reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Sunbeam
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Senses
Sunbeam
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Sunbeam
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Antique White
Sunbeam
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Sunbeam reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Sunbeam
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sunbeam
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Sunbeam
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sunbeam
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Sunbeam reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Sunbeam
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sunbeam is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Sunbeam
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Sunbeam
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Sunbeam
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Sunbeam
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sunbeam is the lighter choice