Feldspar vs Washed Linen

FeldsparCloverdale PaintvsWashed LinenJotunΔE 6.1Noticeable difference

Feldspar is a Cloverdale Paint color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Feldspar belongs to the grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 55 vs 47, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Feldspar vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Feldspar and Washed Linen are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

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 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

FeldsparFeldspar CA177 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 brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

FeldsparFeldspar CA177 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 brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

FeldsparFeldspar CA177 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 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

FeldsparFeldspar CA177 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy dining room interior

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

FeldsparFeldspar CA177 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian bathroom makeover

@villastenlunda

Color Details

Feldspar
Cloverdale Paint · CA177
Hex#B4B8AB
LRV46.9
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberCA177
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Feldspar vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Feldspar
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Feldspar
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Feldspar
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Feldspar
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Feldspar
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Feldspar
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Feldspar
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Feldspar
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Feldspar
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Feldspar
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Feldspar
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Feldspar
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Feldspar
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Feldspar
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Feldspar
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Piazza
Feldspar
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Feldspar
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Feldspar
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Feldspar
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Feldspar reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Feldspar
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Antique White
Feldspar
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Feldspar
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Feldspar
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Feldspar
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Feldspar is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Feldspar
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Feldspar
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Feldspar reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Feldspar
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Feldspar
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Feldspar
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Feldspar
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Feldspar is the lighter choice