Cloudburst vs Washed Linen

CloudburstCloverdale PaintvsWashed LinenJotunΔE 11.2Distinct difference

Cloudburst is a Cloverdale Paint color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Cloudburst belongs to the grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 55 vs 39, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Cloudburst vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cloudburst and Washed Linen in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Washed Linen returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

CloudburstCloudburst EX165 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian living room decor

@victoriaborthen

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cloudburst would.

CloudburstCloudburst EX165 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy bedroom interior

@villabrattbacken

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cloudburst would.

CloudburstCloudburst EX165 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen minimal kitchen paint

@villapynten

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cloudburst.

CloudburstCloudburst EX165 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy dining room interior

@odegarden_1917

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cloudburst would.

CloudburstCloudburst EX165 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian bathroom makeover

@villastenlunda

Color Details

Cloudburst
Cloverdale Paint · EX165
Hex#A8A7A0
LRV38.5
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberEX165
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cloudburst vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Cloudburst
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cloudburst
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cloudburst
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cloudburst is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Cloudburst
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Cloudburst
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Cloudburst
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Cloudburst
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Cloudburst
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cloudburst
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Cloudburst
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cloudburst
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cloudburst is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Cloudburst
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Cloudburst
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cloudburst is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Cloudburst
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cloudburst reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Cloudburst
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cloudburst is the lighter choice

Piazza
Cloudburst
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cloudburst
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Cloudburst
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter

Senses
Cloudburst
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Cloudburst
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cloudburst is the lighter choice

Antique White
Cloudburst
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Cloudburst
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Cloudburst reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Cloudburst
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cloudburst
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cloudburst is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Cloudburst
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Cloudburst
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Cloudburst
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Cloudburst
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cloudburst
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cloudburst
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Cloudburst reads noticeably lighter