Touch of Gray vs Washed Linen
Touch of Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Touch of Gray belongs to the grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. The 14-point LRV gap — 69 for Touch of Gray vs 55 for Washed Linen — means Touch of Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Touch of Gray leans purple, Washed Linen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.9 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.
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Touch of Gray vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Touch of Gray 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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